T79.A12A ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Traumatic compartment syndrome of left upper extremity, initial encounter for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for T79.A12A ICD 10 code:
Traumatic compartment syndrome of left upper extremity, init
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T79.A12A ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T79.A12A ICD 10 code
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.
Causes of muscle disorders include:
- Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
- A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy
- Some cancers
- Inflammation, such as myositis
- Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
- Infections
- Certain medicines
Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.
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