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FY2027

T79.6XXD — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter

Billable

Is T79.6XXD billable?

Yes — T79.6XXD is billable for FY2027. T79.6XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T79.6XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

T79.6XXD at a glance

CodeT79.6XXD
DescriptionTraumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter
BillableYes
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "D"subsequent encounter

What does the 7th character "D" mean in T79.6XXD?

In T79.6XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T79.6XXD to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does T79.6XXD group to?

T79.6XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.

  • 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
  • 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical

How is T79.6XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T79.6, the nearest indexed parent of T79.6XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

  • Volkmann's ischemic contracture or paralysis (complicating trauma)
  • Contraction, contracture, contracted › Volkmann's (s)
  • Disease, diseased › Volkmann's, acquired
  • Ischemia, ischemic › muscle, traumatic
  • Myositis › fibrosa or fibrous, Volkmann's
  • Paralysis, paralytic › ischemic, Volkmann's (complete) (incomplete)
  • Paralysis, paralytic › Volkmann's (complete) (incomplete)
  • RhabdomyolysisNEC › traumatic (idiopathic)

Excludes2 — not included here

The conditions below are not part of T79.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • anterior tibial syndrome (M76.8)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • nontraumatic ischemia of muscle (M62.2-)

Inclusion terms

Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T79.6XXD.

  • Traumatic rhabdomyolysis
  • Volkmann's ischemic contracture

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside T79.6XXD to fully describe the condition. T79.6XXD is sequenced first.

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19

The conditions below are not part of T79.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T79

The conditions below are not part of T79.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • 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)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T79.6

The conditions below are not part of T79.6XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T79.6XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.

  • anterior tibial syndrome (M76.8)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • nontraumatic ischemia of muscle (M62.2-)

How long has T79.6XXD existed?

T79.6XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.