2025 ICD-10-CM code T34.019D
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Frostbite with tissue necrosis 19 Feed
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the need for ongoing care and management of a frostbite injury with tissue necrosis.
The provider is responsible for assessing the extent of the frostbite injury, managing pain, preventing infection, and monitoring for complications.
In simple words: This code represents a follow-up visit for frostbite that caused tissue death in an unspecified ear.
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of unspecified ear, subsequent encounter.
Example 1: A patient who experienced frostbite to their ear presents for a follow-up appointment to monitor the healing process and receive wound care., A patient with a history of frostbite to the ear returns with ongoing pain and numbness, requiring further evaluation and management., A patient previously treated for frostbite of the ear develops an infection at the site and seeks further medical attention.
Documentation should include the location and severity of the frostbite, evidence of tissue necrosis, and details of the initial encounter and subsequent treatment.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital