T79.A
Non-billableTraumatic compartment syndrome
T79.A is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic compartment syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T79.A0 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour 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.
Excludes2 — not included here
- •traumatic ischemic infarction of muscle (T79.6)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T79.A?
- T79.A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic compartment syndrome". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T79.A a billable code?
- No — T79.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T79.A0) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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