ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for wrist frostbite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Frostbite (superficial) › wrist”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding wrist frostbite
The ICD-10-CM code for wrist frostbite is T33.51 (Superficial frostbite of wrist). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T33.51.
Within T33.5 (superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingers), T33.51 is specifically for superficial frostbite of wrist. Related codes cover hand (T33.52) 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.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific wrist frostbite codes (official index)
- with tissue necrosis T34.51 — Frostbite with tissue necrosis of wrist
Common questions about wrist frostbite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for wrist frostbite?
- T33.51 — Superficial frostbite of wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T34.51.
Is T33.51 billable?
- No. T33.51 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.