T34.3XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis, initial encounter
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)
MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0 (FY2026), Appendix B.
- MS-DRG 922 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC (MDC 21)
- MS-DRG 923 — OTHER INJURY, POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECT DIAGNOSES WITHOUT MCC (MDC 21)
A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T34.3XXA 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
Does T34.3XXA 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 T34.3XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T34.2 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax
- T34.2XXA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, initial encounter
- T34.2XXD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, subsequent encounter
- T34.2XXS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax, sequela
- T34.3 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis
- T34.3XXD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis, subsequent encounter
- T34.3XXS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis, sequela
- T34.4 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of arm
- T34.40 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified arm
- T34.40XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified arm, initial encounter