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T34

Non-billable

Frostbite with tissue necrosis

Frostbite with tissue necrosis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T33-T34

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (10)

T34.0

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head

T34.1

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck

T34.2

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax

T34.3

Frostbite w tissue necros abd wall, lower back and pelvis

T34.4

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of arm

T34.5

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist, hand, and finger(s)

T34.6

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of hip and thigh

T34.7

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of knee and lower leg

T34.8

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of ankle, foot, and toe(s)

T34.9

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other and unsp sites

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T34?

ICD-10-CM code T34 represents "Frostbite with tissue necrosis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T34 a billable code?

No, T34 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under T34.

What chapter is T34 in?

T34 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T34?

T34 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T34?

T34 has 10 child codes, including: T34.0 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head), T34.1 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck), T34.2 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax), T34.3 (Frostbite w tissue necros abd wall, lower back and pelvis), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with T34?

Yes, when using T34 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T34?

T34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348846. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.