Back to ICD-10 library
ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE

T33.5

Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers

Diagnosis reference

Nonbillable category

This entry is a category or subcategory. Choose the appropriate billable descendant based on the clinical documentation.

Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification

Related entries

Up to 30 descendants in this category

CODEDESCRIPTIONTYPE
T33.51Superficial frostbite of wristCategory
T33.511Superficial frostbite of right wristCategory
T33.511ASuperficial frostbite of right wrist, initial encounterBillable
T33.511DSuperficial frostbite of right wrist, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.511SSuperficial frostbite of right wrist, sequelaBillable
T33.512Superficial frostbite of left wristCategory
T33.512ASuperficial frostbite of left wrist, initial encounterBillable
T33.512DSuperficial frostbite of left wrist, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.512SSuperficial frostbite of left wrist, sequelaBillable
T33.519Superficial frostbite of unspecified wristCategory
T33.519ASuperficial frostbite of unspecified wrist, initial encounterBillable
T33.519DSuperficial frostbite of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.519SSuperficial frostbite of unspecified wrist, sequelaBillable
T33.52Superficial frostbite of handCategory
T33.521Superficial frostbite of right handCategory
T33.521ASuperficial frostbite of right hand, initial encounterBillable
T33.521DSuperficial frostbite of right hand, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.521SSuperficial frostbite of right hand, sequelaBillable
T33.522Superficial frostbite of left handCategory
T33.522ASuperficial frostbite of left hand, initial encounterBillable
T33.522DSuperficial frostbite of left hand, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.522SSuperficial frostbite of left hand, sequelaBillable
T33.529Superficial frostbite of unspecified handCategory
T33.529ASuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, initial encounterBillable
T33.529DSuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, subsequent encounterBillable
T33.529SSuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, sequelaBillable
T33.53Superficial frostbite of finger(s)Category
T33.531Superficial frostbite of right finger(s)Category
T33.531ASuperficial frostbite of right finger(s), initial encounterBillable
T33.531DSuperficial frostbite of right finger(s), subsequent encounterBillable

Use the complete reference

This reference does not reproduce the full tabular hierarchy, inclusion notes, Excludes1/2 notes, sequencing instructions, or seventh-character rules. Review the official tables and coding guidelines.

Open official CMS files

ICD-10-CM codes describe diagnoses. They do not have an independent Medicare PFS reimbursement amount, and billability alone does not establish coverage.