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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T79.A9XS ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, sequela

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.A9XS

Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T79.A9XS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Certain early complications of trauma (T79)

  3. 3

    Category T79

    Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Subcategory T79.A9

    Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites

  5. 5

    Code T79.A9XS

    Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T79.A9XS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T79.A9XS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T79.A9XS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T79.A9XS.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T79.A9XS.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T79.A9XS mean?

T79.A9XS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, sequela.”

Is T79.A9XS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T79.A9XS 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.A9XS located in ICD-10-CM?

T79.A9XS 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.A9, Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites.

What coding notes are listed for T79.A9XS?

No inclusion terms are listed for T79.A9XS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related T79.A9 codes

T79.A9XA

Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, initial encounter

T79.A9XD

Traumatic compartment syndrome of other sites, subsequent encounter

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