T33.531D — Superficial frostbite of right finger(s), subsequent encounter
Is T33.531D billable?
Yes — T33.531D is billable for FY2027. T33.531D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T33.531D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T33.531D at a glance
| Code | T33.531D |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial frostbite of right finger(s), 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 T33.531D?
In T33.531D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T33.531D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T33.531D group to?
T33.531D 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 T33.531D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T33.53, the nearest indexed parent of T33.531D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Frostbite › finger (superficial)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T33.531D to fully describe the condition. T33.531D 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 T33.531D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.531D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T33-T34
The conditions below are not part of T33.531D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T33.531D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T33.531D existed?
T33.531D 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.