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S99.041 vs T33

S99.041 (Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of right calcaneus) compared with T33 (Superficial frostbite), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. S99.041 carries an Excludes2 note covering T33: “frostbite (T33-T34)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

S99.041Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of right calcaneusT33Superficial frostbite
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: S99.041A, S99.041B, S99.041D, S99.041G, S99.041K

Non-billable header

Report instead: T33.011A, T33.011D, T33.011S, T33.012A, T33.012D

ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of right calcaneus is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S99.041).Superficial frostbite is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T33).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S99.0The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T33
Includes
frostbite with partial thickness skin loss

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources