T79.A3 – Traumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Certain early complications of trauma (T79)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T79.A3
Code
T79.A3 (claims format: T79A3)
Description
Traumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
T79 Certain early complications of trauma (T79)
Parent codes
T79 › T79.A

Billable codes under T79.A3

T79.A3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T79 – Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
  • complications occurring during or following medical procedures (T80-T88)
  • complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)
  • newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79

T79.A – Traumatic compartment syndrome

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • fibromyalgia (M79.7)
  • nontraumatic compartment syndrome (M79.A-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • traumatic ischemic infarction of muscle (T79.6)

Index terms for T79.A3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in T79.A

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T79.A3?

T79.A3 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen, in the block T79 (Certain early complications of trauma (T79)).

Is T79.A3 a billable code?

No. T79.A3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T79.A3 belong to?

It belongs to category T79 – Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.