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
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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