T33
Superficial frostbite
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T33
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- frostbite with partial thickness skin loss
Specific Codes (10)
T33.0Category
Superficial frostbite of head
T33.1Category
Superficial frostbite of neck
T33.2Category
Superficial frostbite of thorax
T33.3Category
Superficial frostbite of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis
T33.4Category
Superficial frostbite of arm
T33.5Category
Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers
T33.6Category
Superficial frostbite of hip and thigh
T33.7Category
Superficial frostbite of knee and lower leg
T33.8Category
Superficial frostbite of ankle, foot, and toe(s)
T33.9Category
Superficial frostbite of other and unspecified sites
