T31.70

T31.70

Billable

Burns involving 70-79% 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

Extensive burns covering 70-79% of the body surface with minimal third-degree burns (0-9%), meaning most burns are partial-thickness.

Coding Tips

•Document the total BSA percentage (70-79%) and confirm that third-degree burns represent only 0-9% of the affected area
•Even with lower third-degree percentages, 70-79% total BSA involvement is life-threatening and requires critical care documentation

Code Hierarchy

└T31Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved └T31.7Burns involving 70-79% of body surface └T31.70Burns involving 70-79% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns

└T31.70Burns involving 70-79% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns