Wiki Burn extend coding- T31

[savithanarayanan24@gmail.com]

Hi,

Can anyone please tell me when we are using T31 category codes. I thought it is only used with 3 rd degree burn. But in T20-T25 note saying that it is used for all the burn codes( 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree) . Please tell me when we can use this category T31

 

[mitchellde]

The guidelines state:
It is advisable to use category T31 as additional coding when needed to provide data for evaluating burn mortality, such as that needed by burn units. It is also advisable to use category T31 as an additional code for reporting purposes when there is mention of a third-degree burn involving 20 percent or more of the body surface.