Burn and corrosion, body region unspecified (T30)

The ICD-10 code T30 covers burns and corrosions where the specific body region affected is not identified. It includes both burns of unspecified degree and corrosions caused by chemical substances without pinpointing the exact location on the body.

Specifically, T30.0 is used to code burns of various degrees when the injured body region is not specified. This can encompass a wide range of injuries often referred to by common terms like "scald of skin," "cigarette burn," or "thermal burn," and extends to burns caused by fire, hot liquids, radiation, or chemical exposures such as ultraviolet light during phototherapy. In contrast, T30.4 refers to corrosions of unspecified body regions caused by chemical or caustic substances, including acid or alkali burns and chemical injuries to peripheral nerves or skin. These codes assist healthcare professionals and coders in classifying injuries where detailed anatomical location is unavailable, ensuring proper documentation for treatment of burns and chemical injuries when the exact site is unknown.