Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 948.40
Burn (any degree) involving 40-49 percent of body surface with third degree burn of less than 10 percent or unspecified amount
  • Short description: 40-49% BDY BRN/3 DEG NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 948.40 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 948.40 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 948.40.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 948.40 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T31.40 Burns involving 40-49% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T32.40 Corrosions involving 40-49% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree corrosion
Approximate Synonyms
  • Burn any degree involving 40-49 percent of body surface
  • Burn any degree involving 40-49 percent of body surface with third degree less than 10 percent of body surface
  • Burn injury
  • Burn, 40-49% BSA
  • Burn, 40-49% BSA, third degree < 10% BSA
  • Chemical burn injury
  • Chemical burn involving 40-49% of body surface
  • Chemical burn involving 40-49% of body surface with third degree burn of less than 10% of body surface area
  • Chemical burn, 40-49% BSA
  • Chemical burn, 40-49% BSA, third degree < 10% BSA
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