2025 ICD-10-CM code T34.82
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injuries to single and multiple body regions 19 Feed
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of foot.
Medical necessity for the treatment of frostbite with tissue necrosis is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of frostbite and the confirmation of tissue damage through physical examination or diagnostic testing.
The provider is responsible for assessing the extent of frostbite, determining the presence of tissue necrosis, and providing appropriate treatment, which may range from local wound care to surgical intervention depending on the severity.
In simple words: This code signifies frostbite of the foot with accompanying tissue death.
Frostbite with tissue necrosis of foot.
Example 1: A homeless individual presents to the emergency room with complaints of numbness and discoloration in their feet after sleeping outside in freezing temperatures. Upon examination, the provider diagnoses frostbite with tissue necrosis of the foot., A mountain climber experiences severe frostbite on their feet during an expedition.After returning, they seek medical attention, and the physician determines that the frostbite has caused tissue necrosis in their right foot, specifically involving the toes., An elderly patient with peripheral vascular disease develops frostbite on their feet during a winter storm. The reduced blood flow to their extremities exacerbates the injury, leading to tissue necrosis in the left foot.
Documentation should include the location and extent of frostbite, the presence and degree of tissue necrosis (e.g., superficial, deep), and any associated complications. The documentation should also include information about the circumstances that led to the frostbite.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Podiatry, Primary Care, General Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital