M79.A2
Non-billableNontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
M79.A2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M79.A21 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEach of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems: Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint Corns and calluses - thickened skin from friction or pressure Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet Fallen arches - also called flat feet Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging…
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Includes
- •Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and toes
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
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