T33.5
Non-billableSuperficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers
Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- frostbite with partial thickness skin loss
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers is T33.5. The full clinical description is "Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers". T33.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T33.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T33.5 represents "Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T33.5 a billable code?
No, T33.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T33.5.
What chapter is T33.5 in?
T33.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T33.5?
T33.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T33.5?
T33.5 has 3 child codes, including: T33.51 (Superficial frostbite of wrist), T33.52 (Superficial frostbite of hand), T33.53 (Superficial frostbite of finger(s)).
Are additional codes required with T33.5?
Yes, when using T33.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T33.5?
T33.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876279. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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