ICD-10-CM A34 is the diagnosis code for Obstetrical tetanus. This code falls under the section "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where A34 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, A34 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
A34 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obstetrical tetanus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
A34 is located in Section A30-A49 — "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use A34 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obstetrical tetanus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Obstetrical tetanus is A34.
Yes, A34 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
A34 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, A34 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.