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Difference in Burn Coding ICD-9 to ICD-10
ICD-9: Burns and Corrosions Classifications:
o Erythema: first degree.
o Total Body Surface Area (TBSA).
o To identify the source, place and intent of the burn/corrosion.
ICD-10: Burns and Corrosions Classifications:
o Erythema: first degree.
o Total Body Surface Area (TBSA).
o External Cause – To identify the source, place and intent of the burn.
o Right.
o Initial Encounter – A.
o Blistering: second degree.
o Full Thickness Involvement: third degree.
o Blistering: second degree.
o Full Thickness Involvement: third degree.
o Agent – To identify the chemical substance of the corrosion.
o Left.
o Unspecified.
o Subsequent Encounter – D.
o Sequela – S.
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