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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hand frostbite

T33.52

Superficial frostbite of hand

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Frostbite (superficial) › hand”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hand frostbite

The ICD-10-CM code for hand frostbite is T33.52 (Superficial frostbite of hand). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T33.52.

Within T33.5 (superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers), T33.52 is specifically for superficial frostbite of hand. Related codes cover wrist (T33.51) and finger(s) (T33.53).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of T33.52, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: superficial frostbite of fingers (T33.53-).

More specific hand frostbite codes (official index)

  • with tissue necrosis T34.52 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of hand

Common questions about hand frostbite ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hand frostbite?

T33.52 — Superficial frostbite of hand (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T34.52.

Is T33.52 billable?

No. T33.52 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.