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Keep Anatomy in Mind When Deciding Compartment Syndrome Dx
Published on Wed Apr 07, 2021
Question: What is compartment syndrome, and how do I choose a diagnosis code for it? Notes indicate ‘nontraumatic compartment synd, lower ext.’ North Carolina Subscriber Answer: Compartment syndrome is a reduction in circulation caused by traumatic or nontraumatic factors; it causes pain due to increased pressure due to swelling within a compartment. The diagnosis codes for nontraumatic compartment syndrome are [...]