T34.819

Non-billable

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ankle

T34.819 is the ICD-10-CM code for Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ankle. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T34.819A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T34.81
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation . If you have frostbite, the skin in that area may turn white or grayish-yellow. It may feel firm or waxy when you touch it. The area will also feel numb. If you have symptoms of frostbite, seek medical…

Read more about Frostbite at MedlinePlus ↗

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No additional coding notes for this code.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T34.819?
T34.819 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ankle". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T34.819 a billable code?
No — T34.819 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T34.819A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T34.819?
T34.819 has 3 more specific child codes, including T34.819A, T34.819D, T34.819S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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