A34
BillableObstetrical tetanus
Obstetrical tetanus
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
- Puerperal tetanus13766008
- Obstetrical tetanus186378005
- Localised tetanus240429008
- Localized tetanus240429008
- Induced termination of pregnancy complicated by tetanus609493004
- Termination of pregnancy complicated by tetanus609493004
- Induced termination of pregnancy complicated by infectious disease609510000
- Tetanus following ectopic pregnancy1264130004
- Tetanus following molar pregnancy1264131000
Clinical Terms
- Induced termination of pregnancy complicated by infectious disease
- Localized tetanus
- Induced termination of pregnancy complicated by tetanus
- Tetanus following molar pregnancy
- Puerperal tetanus
- Localised tetanus
- Termination of pregnancy complicated by tetanus
- Tetanus following ectopic pregnancy
- Obstetrical tetanus (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetrical tetanus?
The ICD-10-CM code for obstetrical tetanus is A34. The full clinical description is "Obstetrical tetanus". A34 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A34 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A34 represents “Obstetrical tetanus”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A34 a billable code?
Yes, A34 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A34 in?
A34 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A34?
A34 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with A34?
Yes, when using A34, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A34 map to?
A34 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 609510000, 609493004, 240429008, 186378005, 13766008, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A34?
A34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348973. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A34 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like obstetrical tetanus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A34?
A34 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C14 (Obstetrical tetanus).
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