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compartment syndrome

Medical Definition

Elevated pressure in a confined space enclosed by fascia or eschar, which may lead to vascular compromise and subsequent ischemic injury to the tissue within the space.

Wikipedia Summary

Compartment syndrome is a serious condition. Increased pressure in a body compartment can harm blood flow and tissue function...
Related Codes (9)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
M79.ANontraumatic compartment syndrome
Type 1 Excludes (4)
M79.A1Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
M79.A12Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of left upper extremity
M79.A19Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity
M79.A2Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of lower extremity
M79.A22Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of left lower extremity
M79.A29Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified lower extremity
M79.A3Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of abdomen
T79.A0Compartment syndrome, unspecified

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