Superficial frostbite of head
Requires 7th character
T33.0 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from T33)
- frostbite with partial thickness skin loss
- Note: Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- Note: The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Excludes2
Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.
Use additional code
Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at T33). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Parent code
- T33Superficial frostbiteNeeds 7th char
More specific codes T33.0
Related codes
- T33.1Superficial frostbite of neckNeeds 7th char
- T33.2Superficial frostbite of thoraxNeeds 7th char
- T33.3Superficial frostbite of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvisNeeds 7th char
- T33.4Superficial frostbite of armNeeds 7th char
- T33.5Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingersNeeds 7th char
- T33.6Superficial frostbite of hip and thighNeeds 7th char
- T33.7Superficial frostbite of knee and lower legNeeds 7th char
- T33.8Superficial frostbite of ankle, foot, and toe(s)Needs 7th char
- T33.9Superficial frostbite of other and unspecified sitesNeeds 7th char