T34.829
Non-billableFrostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot
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 unspecified foot?
The ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot is T34.829. The full clinical description is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot". T34.829 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T34.829 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T34.829 represents "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot". 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 T34.829 a billable code?
No, T34.829 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 T34.829.
What chapter is T34.829 in?
T34.829 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.829?
T34.829 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 T34.829?
T34.829 has 3 child codes, including: T34.829A (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unsp foot, init encntr), T34.829D (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unsp foot, subs encntr), T34.829S (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified foot, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T34.829?
Yes, when using T34.829 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.829?
T34.829 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876509. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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