T79.A11

Non-billable

Traumatic compartment syndrome of right upper extremity

T79.A11 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic compartment syndrome of right upper extremity. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T79.A11A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T79.A1
Subcodes
3
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…

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T79.A11?
T79.A11 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic compartment syndrome of right upper extremity". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T79.A11 a billable code?
No — T79.A11 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T79.A11A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T79.A11?
T79.A11 has 3 more specific child codes, including T79.A11A, T79.A11D, T79.A11S.

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

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