T34.09 is the authoritative medical code for Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head (ICD-10-CM T34.09), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T34.09. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T34.09 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 T34.09 be billed directly?
No. T34.09 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T34.09 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34.
Can T34.09 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, T34.09 and the following may both be reported when both are present: hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as T34.09, with their registry titles.
- T34 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis
- T34.0 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head
- 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
- T34.012 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear
- T34.012A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, initial encounter
- T34.012D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, subsequent encounter
- 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
- T34.02 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose
- T34.02A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, initial encounter
- T34.02D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, subsequent encounter
- T34.02S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, 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
- T34.09A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, initial encounter
- T34.09D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, subsequent encounter
- T34.09S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, sequela
- T34.09XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, initial encounter
- T34.09XD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, subsequent encounter
- T34.09XS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, sequela
- T34.1 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck
- T34.1A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, initial encounter
- T34.1D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, subsequent encounter
- T34.1S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, sequela
- T34.1XXA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, initial encounter
- T34.1XXD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, subsequent encounter
- T34.1XXS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck, sequela
- T34.2 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax
- T34.2A — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, initial encounter
- T34.2D — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, subsequent encounter
- T34.2S — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, sequela
- T34.2XXA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, initial encounter
Indexed Clinical Terms (2)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Frostbite (superficial), face, with tissue necrosis
- Frostbite (superficial), head, with tissue necrosis
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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