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ICD-10/T34.41

T34.41 ICD-10-CM Code: Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T34.41). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T34.41 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.

  • frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist and hand (T34.5-)
  • hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T34.41 be billed directly?

No. T34.41 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T34.41 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 T34.41 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • T34.40XD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
  • T34.40XS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified arm, sequela
  • T34.41XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm, initial encounter
  • T34.41XD — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm, subsequent encounter
  • T34.41XS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of right arm, sequela
  • T34.42 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left arm
  • T34.42XA — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left arm, initial encounter

View all codes in the T34 family