ICD-10-CM T79.A: Traumatic compartment syndrome

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T79.A

Traumatic compartment syndrome

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T79.A

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • fibromyalgia (M79.7)
  • nontraumatic compartment syndrome (M79.A-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

traumatic ischemic infarction of muscle (T79.6)

Inclusion Terms

Compartment syndrome NOS

Inclusion Terms

Traumatic compartment syndrome of shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers

Inclusion Terms

Traumatic compartment syndrome of hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and toes

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code T79.A (Traumatic compartment syndrome)

ICD-10-CM code T79.A 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.A became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T79.A - Traumatic compartment syndrome. 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 compartment syndrome.