T79.A21D

Billable

Traumatic compartment syndrome of r low extrem, subs

Traumatic compartment syndrome of right lower extremity, subsequent encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

T79-T79

Parent Code

T79.A21
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)

Clinical Terms

  • Anterior tibial compartment syndrome of both lower legs due to traumatic injury
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic compartment syndrome of r low extrem, subs?

The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic compartment syndrome of r low extrem, subs is T79.A21D. The full clinical description is "Traumatic compartment syndrome of right lower extremity, subsequent encounter". T79.A21D is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code T79.A21D mean?

ICD-10-CM code T79.A21D represents “Traumatic compartment syndrome of right lower extremity, subsequent encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is T79.A21D a billable code?

Yes, T79.A21D is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is T79.A21D in?

T79.A21D is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T79.A21D?

T79.A21D is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2886763. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does T79.A21D relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic compartment syndrome of r low extrem, subs 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.A21D?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T79.A21D 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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