Section: Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

 Chapter Notes

 Section Notes

burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]

burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]

burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Use additional code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

Category List

T20 - Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck

T21 - Burn and corrosion of trunk

T22 - Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

T23 - Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand

T24 - Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot

T25 - Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot