T79.A0 ICD-10-CM Code: Compartment syndrome, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T79.A0Compartment syndrome, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T79.A0 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Certain early complications of trauma (T79)
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Category T79
Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory T79.A
Traumatic compartment syndrome
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Code T79.A0
Compartment syndrome, unspecified
More specific choices
Codes under T79.A0
T79.A0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Compartment syndrome NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T79.A0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T79.A0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T79.A0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T79.A0.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T79.A0 mean?
T79.A0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Compartment syndrome, unspecified.”
Is T79.A0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T79.A0 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T79.A0 located in ICD-10-CM?
T79.A0 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Certain early complications of trauma (T79) (T79–T79), under category T79, Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified and subcategory T79.A, Traumatic compartment syndrome.
What coding notes are listed for T79.A0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Compartment syndrome NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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