ICD-10 code for neck frostbite

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

Within T33 (superficial frostbite), T33.1 is specifically for superficial frostbite of neck. Related codes cover of head (T33.0), of thorax (T33.2), of abdominal wall, lower back and pelvis (T33.3), of arm (T33.4), of wrist, hand, and fingers (T33.5), of hip and thigh (T33.6), of knee and lower leg (T33.7), of ankle, foot, and toe(s) (T33.8) and 1 more.

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.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.