M79.A1
Non-billableNontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , if applicable, associated postprocedural complication
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
UMLS
- Non-traumatic compartment syndrome of upper limbC1719618
- Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremityC1719618
- Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper limbC1719618
- Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper limb (disorder)C1719618
- Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingersC1719619
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity?
The ICD-10-CM code for nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity is M79.A1. The full clinical description is "Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity". M79.A1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M79.A1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M79.A1 represents “Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M79.A1 a billable code?
No, M79.A1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M79.A1.
What chapter is M79.A1 in?
M79.A1 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M79.A1?
M79.A1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: psychogenic rheumatism (F45.8); soft tissue pain, psychogenic (F45.41); compartment syndrome NOS (T79.A-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under M79.A1?
M79.A1 has 3 child codes, including: M79.A11 (Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of right upper extremity), M79.A12 (Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of left upper extremity), M79.A19 (Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M79.A1?
M79.A1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1719618, C1719619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M79.A1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M79.A1?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M79.A1 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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