ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T33.522D Superficial frostbite of left hand, subsequent encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- T33 Superficial frostbite
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).
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Other codes in T33
111 complete codes in this category.
- T33.519DSuperficial frostbite of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
- T33.519SSuperficial frostbite of unspecified wrist, sequela
- T33.521ASuperficial frostbite of right hand, initial encounter
- T33.521DSuperficial frostbite of right hand, subsequent encounter
- T33.521SSuperficial frostbite of right hand, sequela
- T33.522ASuperficial frostbite of left hand, initial encounter
- T33.522DSuperficial frostbite of left hand, subsequent encounter
- T33.522SSuperficial frostbite of left hand, sequela
- T33.529ASuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, initial encounter
- T33.529DSuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter
- T33.529SSuperficial frostbite of unspecified hand, sequela
- T33.531ASuperficial frostbite of right finger(s), initial encounter
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has T33, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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