M79.A
Non-billableNontraumatic compartment syndrome
M79.A is the ICD-10-CM code for Nontraumatic compartment syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M79.A1 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOf the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident. Types of arm injuries include : Tendinitis and bursitis Sprains Dislocations Fractures (broken bones) Nerve problems Osteoarthritis You may also have…
Read more about Arm Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Code first
- •, if applicable, associated postprocedural complication
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Duloxetine›
- MethocarbamolMuscle Relaxant [EPC]›
- CarisoprodolMuscle Relaxant [EPC]›
- Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and CaffeineNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- ChlorzoxazoneMuscle Relaxant [EPC]›
- Lidocaine and MentholAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- MetaxaloneMuscle Relaxant [EPC]›
- Milnacipran›
- Orphenadrine›
- Aconitum Nap, Apis Mel, Arnica, Arsenicum Alb, Belladonna, Bellis, Bryonia, Calendula, Chamomilla, Cistus Canadensis, Clematis Erecta, Ferrum Phos, Histaminum, Hypericum, Ignatia, Impatiens Glan Flos, Ornithogalum, Passiflora, Phosphorus, Prunus Cerasifera, Rhus Tox, Sulphur, Symphytum, Vertarum AlbStandardized Insect Venom Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
- Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum, Ignatia, Symphytum›
- Arnica Montana, Echinacea Angustifolia, Hypericum Perforatum, Phosphorus, Rancid Beef, Silicon Dioxide, Delphinium Staphisagria Seed, Comfrey Root›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M79.A?
- M79.A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nontraumatic compartment syndrome". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M79.A a billable code?
- No — M79.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M79.A1) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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