tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2007 Issue 8

You Be the Coder ~ Coding for Burns in the ED

Question: What constitutes a first-, second- or third-degree burn? I am having trouble figuring out the differences. Also, can I report burn codes for patients who have steam burns?Michigan Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can report burn codes when the injury's cause is dry heat (fire) or wet heat (steam, liquid). Further, patients in the ED might have burns from radiation, friction, heated objects, the sun, electricity or chemicals. As for burns- three severity levels, use the following explanation as a guide:- First-degree burns affect only the skin's outer layer. They cause pain, redness and swelling.- Second-degree (partial...

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