T31.60

T31.60

Billable

Burns involving 60-69% 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

Very severe burns affecting 60-69% of the body surface, with minimal third-degree burns (0-9%) and mostly superficial to mid-depth burns.

Coding Tips

•Document whether burns are from thermal, chemical, electrical, or radiation sources for accurate external cause coding
•Verify the seventh character for episode of care (A, D, or S)

Code Hierarchy

└T31Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved └T31.6Burns involving 60-69% of body surface └T31.60Burns involving 60-69% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns

└T31.60Burns involving 60-69% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns