M79.A2 – Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
Coding Notes
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Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Applicable To
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and toes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| M00-M99 | Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) |
| M70-M79 | Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79) |
| M79 | Other and unspecified soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified |
| M79.A | Nontraumatic compartment syndrome |
| M79.A2 |
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
Applicable to
Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and toes
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| M79.A21 | Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of right lower extremity |
| M79.A22 | Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of left lower extremity |
| M79.A29 | Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified lower extremity |