T79.6

Billable

Traumatic ischemia of muscle

T79.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic ischemia of muscle. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T79
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains , cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such as myositis Diseases of…

Read more about Muscle Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Traumatic rhabdomyolysis
  • Volkmann's ischemic contracture

Excludes2 — not included here

  • anterior tibial syndrome (M76.8)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • nontraumatic ischemia of muscle (M62.2-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T79.6?
T79.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic ischemia of muscle". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T79.6 a billable code?
Yes — T79.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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