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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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, also report: 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.
How does T34.531 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like frostbite with tissue necrosis of right finger(s) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T34.531?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T34.531 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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