T33.4 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 2 excludes for T33.4 ICD 10 code
- superficial frostbite of wrist and hand (T33.5-)
Codes
- T33.40 Superficial frostbite of unspecified arm
- T33.40XA Superficial frostbite of unspecified arm, initial encounter
- T33.40XD Superficial frostbite of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- T33.40XS Superficial frostbite of unspecified arm, sequela
- T33.41 Superficial frostbite of right arm
- T33.41XA Superficial frostbite of right arm, initial encounter
- T33.41XD Superficial frostbite of right arm, subsequent encounter
- T33.41XS Superficial frostbite of right arm, sequela
- T33.42 Superficial frostbite of left arm
- T33.42XA Superficial frostbite of left arm, initial encounter
- T33.42XD Superficial frostbite of left arm, subsequent encounter
- T33.42XS Superficial frostbite of left arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T33.4 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T33-T34 Frostbite
- T33 Superficial frostbite
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T33.4 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T33.4 ICD 10 code
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation.
If you have frostbite, the skin in that area may turn white or grayish-yellow. It may feel firm or waxy when you touch it. The area will also feel numb.
If you have symptoms of frostbite, seek medical care. But if immediate medical care isn't available, here are steps to take:
- Get into a warm room as soon as possible.
- If possible, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes. Walking increases the damage.
- Put the affected area in warm - not hot - water.
- You can also warm the affected area using body heat. For example, use your armpit to warm frostbitten fingers.
- Don't rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage.
- Don't use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming. Since frostbite makes an area numb, you could burn it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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