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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist and hand (T34.5-)
Child Codes (3)
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
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)