Blisters with epidermal loss due to burn (second degree) of elbow (943.22)
ICD-9 code 943.22 for Blisters with epidermal loss due to burn (second degree) of elbow is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -BURNS (940-949).
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So if you only have 2nd degree you do not code the 948 codes.[/quote]
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Hi Karri,
If the patient only came in for wound care there would be no E/M. 943.20 is correct and should only be used once.
With what you have sent, it looks correct to me
Thanks,
Ann
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