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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

A34 ICD-10-CM Code: Obstetrical tetanus

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

A34

Obstetrical tetanus

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where A34 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 1

    Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

  3. 3

    Category A34

    Obstetrical tetanus

  4. 4

    Code A34

    Obstetrical tetanus

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for A34.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for A34.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A34.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for A34.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for A34.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code A34 mean?

A34 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Obstetrical tetanus.”

Is A34 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A34 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is A34 located in ICD-10-CM?

A34 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A34, Obstetrical tetanus.

What coding notes are listed for A34?

No inclusion terms are listed for A34 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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