T33.0 Superficial frostbite of head

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Applies from T33 Superficial frostbite

Includes

• frostbite with partial thickness skin loss

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T33

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Codes under T33.0

• T33.01 Superficial frostbite of ear
• T33.02 Superficial frostbite of nose
• T33.09 Superficial frostbite of other part of head

Code annotations containing back-references to T33.0

Back-references to T33

• Type 2 Excludes: I73 Other peripheral vascular diseases ("frostbite (T33-T34)")
• Type 2 Excludes: T68 Hypothermia ("frostbite (T33-T34)")
• Type 2 Excludes: T69 Other effects of reduced temperature ("frostbite (T33-T34)")

Nearby codes

• T33 Superficial frostbite
• T33.0 Superficial frostbite of head (this code)
• T33.01 Superficial frostbite of ear
• T33.011 Superficial frostbite of right ear
• T33.011A Superficial frostbite of right ear, initial encounter
• T33.011D Superficial frostbite of right ear, subsequent encounter
• T33.011S Superficial frostbite of right ear, sequela