T34.531
Non-billableFrostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s)
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s)
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 right finger(s)?
The ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s) is T34.531. The full clinical description is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s)". T34.531 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T34.531 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T34.531 represents "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s)". 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 T34.531 a billable code?
No, T34.531 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 T34.531.
What chapter is T34.531 in?
T34.531 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.531?
T34.531 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 T34.531?
T34.531 has 3 child codes, including: T34.531A (Frostbite w tissue necrosis of right finger(s), init encntr), T34.531D (Frostbite w tissue necrosis of right finger(s), subs encntr), T34.531S (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s), sequela).
Are additional codes required with T34.531?
Yes, when using T34.531 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.531?
T34.531 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876452. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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