T34.0 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Applies from T34 Frostbite with tissue necrosis

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Codes under T34.0

• T34.01 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of ear
• T34.02 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose
• T34.09 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head

Code annotations containing back-references to T34.0

Back-references to T34

• Type 2 Excludes: I73 Other peripheral vascular diseases ("frostbite (T33-T34)")
• Type 2 Excludes: T68 Hypothermia ("frostbite (T33-T34)")
• Type 2 Excludes: T69 Other effects of reduced temperature ("frostbite (T33-T34)")

Nearby codes

• T34 Frostbite with tissue necrosis
• T34.0 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head (this code)
• T34.01 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of ear
• T34.011 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right ear
• T34.011A Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right ear, initial encounter
• T34.011D Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right ear, subsequent encounter
• T34.011S Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right ear, sequela