T33.41 is the authoritative medical code for Superficial frostbite of right arm. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for superficial frostbite of right arm (ICD-10-CM T33.41), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Superficial frostbite of right arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T33.41. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: frostbite with partial thickness skin loss. Excludes2 (not included here): superficial frostbite of wrist and hand T33.5-; hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T33.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T33.41 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- frostbite with partial thickness skin loss
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- superficial frostbite of wrist and hand T33.5-
- hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T33.41 be billed directly?
No. T33.41 (Superficial frostbite of right arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T33.41 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T33.
Can T33.41 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, T33.41 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: superficial frostbite of wrist and hand (T33.5-); hypothermia and other effects of reduced temperature (T68, T69.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T33.41 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T33 — Superficial frostbite
- T33-T34 — Frostbite (T33-T34)
- T33.0 — Superficial frostbite of head
- T33.01 — Superficial frostbite of ear
- T33.011 — Superficial frostbite of right ear
- T33.011A — Superficial frostbite of right ear, initial encounter
- T33.011D — Superficial frostbite of right ear, subsequent encounter
- T33.011S — Superficial frostbite of right ear, sequela
- T33.012 — Superficial frostbite of left ear
- T33.012A — Superficial frostbite of left ear, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the T33 family