T20-T25 Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site
Includes
- burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
- burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
- burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]
Use Additional
- code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved
Codes
T20Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck T21Burn and corrosion of trunk T22Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand T23Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand T24Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot T25Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot
