T34.3
Non-billableFrostbite w tissue necros abd wall, lower back and pelvis
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Frostbite w tissue necros abd wall, lower back and pelvisC0348850
- Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvisC0348850
- Tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis due to and following frostbiteC0348850
- Tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis due to and following frostbite (disorder)C0348850
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T34.3?
ICD-10-CM code T34.3 represents "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T34.3 a billable code?
No, T34.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T34.3.
What chapter is T34.3 in?
T34.3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.3?
T34.3 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 T34.3?
T34.3 has 3 child codes, including: T34.3XXA (Frstbte w tissue necros abd wall, low back and pelvis, init), T34.3XXD (Frstbte w tissue necros abd wall, low back and pelvis, subs), T34.3XXS (Frstbte w tissue necros abd wall, low back and pelvis, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T34.3?
Yes, when using T34.3 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.3?
T34.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348850. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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