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ICD-10/T79.6XXD

T79.6XXD ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)

MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0 (FY2026), Appendix B.

A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Traumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (T79.6D).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T79.6XXD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Traumatic rhabdomyolysis
  • Volkmann's ischemic contracture

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does T79.6XXD require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T79.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T79.6XXD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T79.5XXA — Traumatic anuria, initial encounter
  • T79.5XXD — Traumatic anuria, subsequent encounter
  • T79.5XXS — Traumatic anuria, sequela
  • T79.6 — Traumatic ischemia of muscle
  • T79.6XXA — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, initial encounter
  • T79.6XXS — Traumatic ischemia of muscle, sequela
  • T79.7 — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema
  • T79.7XXA — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, initial encounter
  • T79.7XXD — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, subsequent encounter
  • T79.7XXS — Traumatic subcutaneous emphysema, sequela

View all codes in the T79 family