eMedCodes logo

M79.A2 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity


The ICD 10 Code for Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity is listed as M79.A2.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: M79.A2
Description: Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
  • Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and toes
Chapter Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
Parent M79.A - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of M79.A2:
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
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of M79.A2:
M79.A1 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
M79.A3 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen
M79.A9 - Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of other sites