T34.02 – Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Frostbite

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T34.02

Code: T34.02 (claims format: T3402)
Description: Frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T33-T34 Frostbite
Parent codes: T34 › T34.0

Billable codes under T34.02

T34.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T34 – Frostbite with tissue necrosis

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34

Block T33-T34

Excludes2 (not included here):

hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-)

Index terms for T34.02

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frostbite, nose, with tissue necrosis

Related codes in T34.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T34.02?

T34.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for frostbite with tissue necrosis of nose, in the block T33-T34 (Frostbite).

Is T34.02 a billable code?

No. T34.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T34.02 belong to?

It belongs to category T34 – Frostbite with tissue necrosis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.