ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T79.6
Traumatic ischemia of muscle
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T79.6
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- anterior tibial syndrome (M76.8)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- nontraumatic ischemia of muscle (M62.2-)
Inclusion Terms
- Traumatic rhabdomyolysis
- Volkmann's ischemic contracture
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T79.6 (Traumatic ischemia of muscle)
ICD-10-CM code T79.6 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 T79.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T79.6 - Traumatic ischemia of muscle. 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 Traumatic ischemia of muscle.