T34.51
Non-billableFrostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist is T34.51. The full clinical description is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist". T34.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T34.51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T34.51 represents "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T34.51 a billable code?
No, T34.51 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 T34.51.
What chapter is T34.51 in?
T34.51 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.51?
T34.51 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 T34.51?
T34.51 has 3 child codes, including: T34.511 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right wrist), T34.512 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left wrist), T34.519 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified wrist).
Are additional codes required with T34.51?
Yes, when using T34.51 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.51?
T34.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1389752. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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