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M79.A Non-Billable Code

Nontraumatic compartment syndrome

Chapter Classification

Chapter 13 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Section Detail

M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of M79.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

codeFirst
  • , if applicable, associated postprocedural complication
excludes1
  • compartment syndrome NOS (T79.A-)
  • fibromyalgia (M79.7)
  • nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle (M62.2-)
  • traumatic compartment syndrome (T79.A-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • M79.A1 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
  • M79.A2 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
  • M79.A3 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen Billable
  • M79.A9 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of other sites Billable

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