T34.71
Non-billableFrostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg
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
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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 knee and lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg is T34.71. The full clinical description is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg". T34.71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T34.71 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T34.71 represents “Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg”. 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 T34.71 a billable code?
No, T34.71 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 T34.71.
What chapter is T34.71 in?
T34.71 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.71?
T34.71 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 T34.71?
T34.71 has 3 child codes, including: T34.71XA (Frostbite w tissue necros right knee and lower leg, init), T34.71XD (Frostbite w tissue necros right knee and lower leg, subs), T34.71XS (Frostbite w tissue necros right knee and lower leg, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T34.71?
Yes, when using T34.71, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.71?
T34.71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876480. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T34.71 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like frostbite with tissue necrosis of right knee and lower leg 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 T34.71?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T34.71 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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