T33.6
Non-billableSuperficial frostbite of hip and thigh
Superficial frostbite of hip and thigh
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 ICD-10 code T33.6?
ICD-10-CM code T33.6 represents "Superficial frostbite of hip and thigh". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T33.6 a billable code?
No, T33.6 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 T33.6.
What chapter is T33.6 in?
T33.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T33.6?
T33.6 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 T33.6?
T33.6 has 3 child codes, including: T33.60 (Superficial frostbite of unspecified hip and thigh), T33.61 (Superficial frostbite of right hip and thigh), T33.62 (Superficial frostbite of left hip and thigh).
Are additional codes required with T33.6?
Yes, when using T33.6 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T33.6?
T33.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348843. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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