T34.42

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left arm

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist and hand (T34.5-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T34.42 represents frostbite with tissue necrosis of left arm. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T34.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T34.42?

ICD-10-CM code T34.42 is "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left arm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T34.42 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T34.42 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can T34.42 be coded with other codes?

T34.42 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in T34.4

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Code Information

CodeT34.42
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT34.4
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)