Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 944.01
Burn of unspecified degree of single digit (finger (nail) other than thumb
  • Short description: Burn NOS finger.
  • ICD-9-CM 944.01 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 944.01 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: 944.01 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T23.029A Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified single finger (nail) except thumb, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T23.429A Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified single finger (nail) except thumb, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Burn of single finger, not thumb
  • Burn of single left finger
  • Burn of single right finger
  • Chemical burn of single left finger
  • Chemical burn of single right finger
  • Superficial burn of a single finger
  • Superficial burn of finger
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 944.01:
  • 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
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