T34.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T34.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T34.02 be billed directly?
No. T34.02 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T34.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T34.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T34.012S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, sequela
- T34.019 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear
- T34.019A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear, initial encounter
- T34.019D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter
- T34.019S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear, sequela
- T34.02XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, initial encounter
- T34.02XD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, subsequent encounter
- T34.02XS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, sequela
- T34.09 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head
- T34.09XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, initial encounter
Indexed Clinical Terms (1)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Frostbite (superficial), nose, with tissue necrosis