ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M79.A1
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M79.A1
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M79.A1 (Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity)
ICD-10-CM code M79.A1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M79.A1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M79.A1 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity.