T34.012 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear
Is T34.012 billable?
No — T34.012 is a non-billable header code. T34.012 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath T34.012.
T34.012 at a glance
| Code | T34.012 |
|---|---|
| Description | Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is T34.012 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T34.01, the nearest indexed parent of T34.012. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Frostbite › ear › with tissue necrosis (superficial)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T34.012 to fully describe the condition. T34.012 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T34.012, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T34.012 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33-T34
The conditions below are not part of T34.012, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T34.012 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T34.012? (3)
How long has T34.012 existed?
T34.012 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.