T33.012D — Superficial frostbite of left ear, subsequent encounter
Is T33.012D billable?
Yes — T33.012D is billable for FY2027. T33.012D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T33.012D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T33.012D at a glance
| Code | T33.012D |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial frostbite of left ear, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T33.012D?
In T33.012D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T33.012D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T33.012D group to?
T33.012D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T33.012D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T33.01, the nearest indexed parent of T33.012D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Frostbite › ear (superficial)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T33.012D to fully describe the condition. T33.012D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T33.012D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.012D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33-T34
The conditions below are not part of T33.012D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.012D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T33.012D existed?
T33.012D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.