T31.40
BillableBurns involving 40-49% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Critical burns covering 40-49% of the body surface with minimal deep tissue damage (0-9% third degree burns). This is a life-threatening injury requiring immediate intensive care and burn center treatment.
Coding Tips
- •Burns in the 40-49% range are considered critical and require documentation of burn center admission
- •Ensure both percentages are clearly documented to distinguish this from other burn severity levels
Code Hierarchy
└T31Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved└T31.4Burns involving 40-49% of body surface└T31.40Burns involving 40-49% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
└T31.40Burns involving 40-49% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns