T79.A19A ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity, initial encounter
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.A19ATraumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T79.A19A 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.A19
Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity
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Code T79.A19A
Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T79.A19A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T79.A19A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T79.A19A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T79.A19A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T79.A19A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T79.A19A mean?
T79.A19A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity, initial encounter.”
Is T79.A19A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T79.A19A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T79.A19A located in ICD-10-CM?
T79.A19A 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.A19, Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity.
What coding notes are listed for T79.A19A?
No inclusion terms are listed for T79.A19A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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