Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 948.82
Burn (any degree) involving 80-89 percent of body surface with third degree burn of 20-29%
  • Short description: 80-89% bdy brn/20-29% 3d.
  • ICD-9-CM 948.82 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 948.82 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 948.82 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T31.82 Burns involving 80-89% of body surface with 20-29% third degree burns
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T32.82 Corrosions involving 80-89% of body surface with 20-29% third degree corrosion
Approximate Synonyms
  • Burn injury
  • Burn involving 80-89 percent of body surface, with 20-29 percent of body surface with full thickness burn
  • Burn, 80-89% BSA, third degree 20-29% BSA
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