Superficial frostbite of right finger(s), initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial cold injury affecting one or more fingers on the patient's right hand. It indicates that the frostbite is limited to the skin surface, without deeper tissue involvement, and represents the first time this specific injury is being treated.

Apply this code for patients presenting with initial symptoms of superficial frostbite on their right fingers, such as numbness, tingling, or waxy-appearing skin, following exposure to freezing temperatures. This would be appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "superficial" and "right finger(s)" to support this code.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific frostbite injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from deeper frostbite (e.g., full-thickness skin or tissue necrosis) which would require a different code.