T79.A19
Non-billableTraumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity
Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity is T79.A19. The full clinical description is "Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity". T79.A19 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T79.A19 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T79.A19 represents “Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T79.A19 a billable code?
No, T79.A19 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 T79.A19.
What chapter is T79.A19 in?
T79.A19 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T79.A19?
T79.A19 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); fibromyalgia (M79.7); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under T79.A19?
T79.A19 has 3 child codes, including: T79.A19A (Traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity, init), T79.A19D (Traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp upper extremity, subs), T79.A19S (Traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp up extrem, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T79.A19?
Yes, when using T79.A19, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T79.A19?
T79.A19 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886779. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T79.A19 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic compartment syndrome of unsp 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 T79.A19?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T79.A19 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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