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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T34.012A ICD-10-CM Code: Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, initial encounter

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

Code definition

Official description

T34.012A

Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, initial encounter

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

Classification

Where T34.012A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Frostbite (T33-T34)

  3. 3

    Category T34

    Frostbite with tissue necrosis

  4. 4

    Subcategory T34.012

    Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear

  5. 5

    Code T34.012A

    Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T34.012A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T34.012A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T34.012A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T34.012A.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for T34.012A.

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T34.012A mean?

T34.012A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear, initial encounter.”

Is T34.012A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T34.012A 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 T34.012A located in ICD-10-CM?

T34.012A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Frostbite (T33-T34) (T33–T34), under category T34, Frostbite with tissue necrosis and subcategory T34.012, Frostbite with tissue necrosis of left ear.

What coding notes are listed for T34.012A?

No inclusion terms are listed for T34.012A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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