T34.70XABillable

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified knee and lower leg, initial encounter

Short description: Frostbite w tissue necrosis of unsp knee and lower leg, init

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T34
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T34

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T34.70XA?

T34.70XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified knee and lower leg, initial encounter.

Is T34.70XA a billable code?

Yes. T34.70XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T34.70XA in?

T34.70XA falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T34.70XA become effective?

T34.70XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T34.70XA?

T34.70XA belongs to category T34, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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