ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for nontraumatic compartment syndrome
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Compartment syndrome (deep) (posterior) (traumatic) › nontraumatic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding nontraumatic compartment syndrome
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for nontraumatic compartment syndrome; the code depends on the details below.
More specific nontraumatic compartment syndrome codes (official index)
- abdomen M79.A3 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen
- lower extremity (hip, buttock, thigh, leg, foot, toes) M79.A2 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
- specified site NEC M79.A9 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of other sites
- upper extremity (shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, fingers) M79.A1 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
Common questions about nontraumatic compartment syndrome ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for abdomen nontraumatic compartment syndrome?
- M79.A3 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen.
What is the ICD-10 code for lower extremity nontraumatic compartment syndrome?
- M79.A2 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for upper extremity nontraumatic compartment syndrome?
- M79.A1 — Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity (header code; choose a more specific subcode).