Non-specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 948.3
Burn (any degree) involving 30-39 percent of body surface
  • There are 4 ICD-9-CM codes below 948.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 948.3.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 948.3: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 948.3:
  • Burn (acid) (cathode ray) (caustic) (chemical) (electric heating appliance) (electricity) (fire) (flame) (hot liquid or object) (irradiation) (lime) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) (x-ray) 949.0
    • extent (percent of body surface)
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 948.3 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2008 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.