ICD-10-CM T79.A19: Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity

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About ICD-10-CM Code T79.A19 (Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity)

ICD-10-CM code T79.A19 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.A19 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T79.A19 - Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified 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 Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity.