T34.09XS — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, sequela
Is T34.09XS billable?
Yes — T34.09XS is billable for FY2027. T34.09XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T34.09XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T34.09XS at a glance
| Code | T34.09XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other part of head, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in T34.09XS?
In T34.09XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T34.09XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T34.09XS group to?
T34.09XS sits in MDC 21 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 922Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 923Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses without MCCmedical
How is T34.09XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T34.09, the nearest indexed parent of T34.09XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Frostbite › face › with tissue necrosis (superficial)
- Frostbite › head › with tissue necrosis (superficial)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T34.09XS to fully describe the condition. T34.09XS 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 T34.09XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T34.09XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33-T34
The conditions below are not part of T34.09XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T34.09XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T34.09XS existed?
T34.09XS 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.