T34.822
Non-billableFrostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left 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
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 left foot?
The ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot is T34.822. The full clinical description is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot". T34.822 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T34.822 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T34.822 represents “Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left 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 T34.822 a billable code?
No, T34.822 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 T34.822.
What chapter is T34.822 in?
T34.822 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T34.822?
T34.822 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 T34.822?
T34.822 has 3 child codes, including: T34.822A (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot, init encntr), T34.822D (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot, subs encntr), T34.822S (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T34.822?
Yes, when using T34.822, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T34.822?
T34.822 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876505. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T34.822 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like frostbite with tissue necrosis of left foot 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 T34.822?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T34.822 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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