T34.99 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for T34.99 ICD 10 code
- adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
- poisoning by overdose of substance
- poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
- underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed
Use additional:
- code(s) to specify:
- manifestations of poisoning
- underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
- underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-)
Type 1 excludes for T34.99 ICD 10 code
- toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-)
Type 2 excludes for T34.99 ICD 10 code
- abuse and dependence of psychoactive substances (F10-F19)
- abuse of non-dependence-producing substances (F55.-)
- immunodeficiency due to drugs (D84.821)
- drug reaction and poisoning affecting newborn (P00-P96)
- pathological drug intoxication (inebriation) (F10-F19)
Codes
- T34.99XA Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other sites, initial encounter
- T34.99XD Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other sites, subsequent encounter
- T34.99XS Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other sites, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T34.99 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T33-T34 Frostbite
- T34 Frostbite with tissue necrosis
- T34.0 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of head
- T34.1 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of neck
- T34.2 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of thorax
- T34.3 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis
- T34.4 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of arm
- T34.5 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist, hand, and finger(s)
- T34.6 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of hip and thigh
- T34.7 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of knee and lower leg
- T34.8 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of ankle, foot, and toe(s)
- T34.9 Frostbite with tissue necrosis of other and unspecified sites
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T34.99 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T34.99 ICD 10 code
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 care. But if immediate medical care isn't available, here are steps to take:
- Get into a warm room as soon as possible.
- If possible, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes. Walking increases the damage.
- Put the affected area in warm - not hot - water.
- You can also warm the affected area using body heat. For example, use your armpit to warm frostbitten fingers.
- Don't rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage.
- Don't use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming. Since frostbite makes an area numb, you could burn it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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