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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 949.2
Blisters, epidermal loss [second degree], unspecified site
  • Short description: 2nd degree burn NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 949.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 949.2 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 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 949.2.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 949.2: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 949.2 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T30.0 Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
Approximate Synonyms
  • Burn, second degree
  • Second degree burn
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 949.2:
  • 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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