T33.511S

Superficial frostbite of right wrist, sequela

Billable / specificPOA exempt

T33.511S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

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.

  • birth trauma (P10-P15) (from T33)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71) (from T33)
  • hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-) (from T33)

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T33)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at T33). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T33.511Superficial frostbite of right wristNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • T33.511ASuperficial frostbite of right wrist, initial encounterBillable
  • T33.511DSuperficial frostbite of right wrist, subsequent encounterBillable

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