Burn (any degree) involving 50-59 percent of body surface (948.5)
ICD-9 code 948.5 for Burn (any degree) involving 50-59 percent of body surface is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -BURNS (940-949).
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[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 310467, member: 30657"]the correct answer for the case study is 984.10 total body percent burned is 10% only 2% is 3rd degree.in the link you provided on pg 38 the total body... [ Read More ]
the correct answer for the case study is 984.10 total body percent burned is 10% only 2% is 3rd degree.in the link you provided on pg 38 the total body percentage burned is 64% which is fourth digit 6... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 310421, member: 30657"]
So if you only have 2nd degree you do not code the 948 codes.[/quote]
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