T33.522S — Superficial frostbite of left hand, sequela
Is T33.522S billable?
Yes — T33.522S is billable for FY2027. T33.522S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T33.522S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T33.522S at a glance
| Code | T33.522S |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial frostbite of left hand, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in T33.522S?
In T33.522S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T33.522S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T33.522S group to?
T33.522S sits in MDC 21 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.
- 922Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses with MCCmedical
- 923Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses without MCCmedical
How is T33.522S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T33.52, the nearest indexed parent of T33.522S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Frostbite › hand (superficial)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T33.522S to fully describe the condition. T33.522S 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 T33.522S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.522S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33-T34
The conditions below are not part of T33.522S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.522S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33.52
The conditions below are not part of T33.522S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.522S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial frostbite of fingers (T33.53-)
How long has T33.522S existed?
T33.522S 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.