ICD-9 Code 949.0
Burn of unspecified site, unspecified degree
Not Valid for Submission
949.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of burn of unspecified site, unspecified degree. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
ICD-9: | 949.0 |
Short Description: | Burn NOS |
Long Description: | Burn of unspecified site, unspecified degree |
Convert 949.0 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
Code Classification
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Injury and poisoning (800–999)
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Burns (940-949)
- 949 Burn, unspecified
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Burns (940-949)
Information for Medical Professionals
Index to Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 949.0 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Burn acid cathode ray caustic chemical electric heating appliance electricity fire flame hot liquid or object irradiation lime radiation steam thermal x ray 949.0
- with
- blisters see Burn by site second degree
- erythema see Burn by site first degree
- skin loss epidermal SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn by site second degree- full thickness SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn by site third degree- with NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.rosis of underlying tissues see Burn by site third degree deep
- with NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
- full thickness SEE ALSO See Also
- first degree see Burn by site first degree
- second degree see Burn by site second degree
- third degree SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn by site third degree- deep see Burn by site third degree deep
- abdomen abdominal muscle wall 942.03
- with
- trunk see Burn trunk multiple sites
- first degree 942.13
- second degree 942.23
- third degree 942.33
- deep 942.43
- with loss of body part 942.53
- deep 942.43
- with
- ankle 945.03
- with
- lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.13
- second degree 945.23
- third degree 945.33
- deep 945.43
- with loss of body part 945.53
- deep 945.43
- with
- anus see Burn trunk specified site NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.
- arm s 943.00
- first degree 943.10
- second degree 943.20
- third degree 943.30
- deep 943.40
- with loss of body part 943.50
- deep 943.40
- lower see Burn forearm s
- multiple sites except hand s or wrist s 943.09
- first degree 943.19
- second degree 943.29
- third degree 943.39
- deep 943.49
- with loss of body part 943.59
- deep 943.49
- upper 943.03
- first degree 943.13
- second degree 943.23
- third degree 943.33
- deep 943.43
- with loss of body part 943.53
- deep 943.43
- auditory canal external see Burn ear
- auricle ear see Burn ear
- axilla 943.04
- with
- upper limb s except hand s or wrist s see Burn arm s multiple sites
- first degree 943.14
- second degree 943.24
- third degree 943.34
- deep 943.44
- with loss of body part 943.54
- deep 943.44
- with
- back 942.04
- with
- trunk see Burn trunk multiple sites
- first degree 942.14
- second degree 942.24
- third degree 942.34
- deep 942.44
- with loss of body part 942.54
- deep 942.44
- with
- biceps
- brachii see Burn arm s upper
- femoris see Burn thigh
- breast s 942.01
- with
- trunk see Burn trunk multiple sites
- first degree 942.11
- second degree 942.21
- third degree 942.31
- deep 942.41
- with loss of body part 942.51
- deep 942.41
- with
- brow see Burn forehead
- buttock s see Burn back
- canthus eye 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- cervix uteri 947.4
- cheek cutaneous 941.07
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.17
- second degree 941.27
- third degree 941.37
- deep 941.47
- with loss of body part 941.57
- deep 941.47
- with
- chest wall anterior 942.02
- with
- trunk see Burn trunk multiple sites
- first degree 942.12
- second degree 942.22
- third degree 942.32
- deep 942.42
- with loss of body part 942.52
- deep 942.42
- with
- chin 941.04
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.14
- second degree 941.24
- third degree 941.34
- deep 941.44
- with loss of body part 941.54
- external
- deep 941.44
- with
- clitoris see Burn genitourinary organs
- colon 947.3
- conjunctiva and cornea 940.4
- chemical
- acid 940.3
- alkaline 940.2
- chemical
- cornea and conjunctiva 940.4
- chemical
- acid 940.3
- alkaline 940.2
- chemical
- costal region see Burn chest wall
- due to ingested chemical agent see Burn internal organs
- ear auricle canal drum external 941.01
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.11
- second degree 941.21
- third degree 941.31
- deep 941.41
- with loss of a body part 941.51
- deep 941.41
- with
- elbow 943.02
- with
- hand s and wrist s see Burn multiple specified sites
- upper limb s except hand s or wrist s SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn arm s multiple sites
- first degree 943.12
- second degree 943.22
- third degree 943.32
- deep 943.42
- with loss of body part 943.52
- deep 943.42
- with
- electricity electric current see Burn by site
- entire body see Burn multiple specified sites
- epididymis see Burn genitourinary organs external
- epigastric region see Burn abdomen
- epiglottis 947.1
- esophagus 947.2
- extent percent of body surface
- less than 10 percent 948.0
- 10 19 percent 948.1
- 20 29 percent 948.2
- 30 39 percent 948.3
- 40 49 percent 948.4
- 50 59 percent 948.5
- 60 69 percent 948.6
- 70 79 percent 948.7
- 80 89 percent 948.8
- 90 percent or more 948.9
- extremity
- lower see Burn leg
- upper see Burn arm s
- eye s and adnexa only 940.9
- with
- face head or NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.k 941.02- first degree 941.12
- second degree 941.22
- third degree 941.32
- deep 941.42
- with loss of body part 941.52
- deep 941.42
- other sites classifiable to more than one category in 940 945 see Burn multiple specified sites
- resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball 940.5
- face head or NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
- specified part see Burn by site
- with
- eyeball SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn eye- with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball 940.5
- eyelid s 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- face see Burn head
- finger nail subungual 944.01
- with
- hand s see Burn hand s multiple sites
- other sites see Burn multiple specified sites
- thumb 944.04
- first degree 944.14
- second degree 944.24
- third degree 944.34
- deep 944.44
- with loss of body part 944.54
- deep 944.44
- first degree 944.11
- second degree 944.21
- third degree 944.31
- deep 944.41
- with loss of body part 944.51
- deep 944.41
- multiple digits 944.03
- with thumb see Burn finger with thumb
- first degree 944.13
- second degree 944.23
- third degree 944.33
- deep 944.43
- with loss of body part 944.53
- deep 944.43
- with
- flank see Burn abdomen
- foot 945.02
- with
- lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.12
- second degree 945.22
- third degree 945.32
- deep 945.42
- with loss of body part 945.52
- deep 945.42
- with
- forearm s 943.01
- with
- upper limb s except hand s or wrist s see Burn arm s multiple sites
- first degree 943.11
- second degree 943.21
- third degree 943.31
- deep 943.41
- with loss of body part 943.51
- deep 943.41
- with
- forehead 941.07
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.17
- second degree 941.27
- third degree 941.37
- deep 941.47
- with loss of body part 941.57
- deep 941.47
- with
- fourth degree see Burn by site third degree deep
- friction see Injury superficial by site
- from swallowing caustic or corrosive substance NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. see Burn internal organs
- full thickness see Burn by site third degree
- gastrointestinal tract 947.3
- genitourinary organs
- external 942.05
- with
- trunk see Burn trunk multiple sites
- first degree 942.15
- second degree 942.25
- third degree 942.35
- deep 942.45
- with loss of body part 942.55
- deep 942.45
- with
- internal 947.8
- external 942.05
- globe eye see Burn eyeball
- groin see Burn abdomen
- gum 947.0
- hand s phalanges and wrist 944.00
- first degree 944.10
- second degree 944.20
- third degree 944.30
- deep 944.40
- with loss of body part 944.50
- deep 944.40
- back dorsal surface 944.06
- first degree 944.16
- second degree 944.26
- third degree 944.36
- deep 944.46
- with loss of body part 944.56
- deep 944.46
- multiple sites 944.08
- first degree 944.18
- second degree 944.28
- third degree 944.38
- deep 944.48
- with loss of body part 944.58
- deep 944.48
- head and face 941.00
- eye s only 940.9
- specified part see Burn by site
- first degree 941.10
- second degree 941.20
- third degree 941.30
- deep 941.40
- with loss of body part 941.50
- deep 941.40
- multiple sites 941.09
- with eyes see Burn eyes with face head or NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.k
- first degree 941.19
- second degree 941.29
- third degree 941.39
- deep 941.49
- with loss of body part 941.59
- deep 941.49
- with eyes see Burn eyes with face head or NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
- eye s only 940.9
- heel see Burn foot
- hip see Burn trunk specified site NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.
- iliac region see Burn trunk specified site NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.
- infected 958.3
- inhalation SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn internal organs 947.9
- internal organs 947.9
- from caustic or corrosive substance swallowing NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. 947.9
- specified NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn by site 947.8
- from caustic or corrosive substance swallowing NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
- interscapular region see Burn back
- intestine large small 947.3
- iris see Burn eyeball
- knee 945.05
- with
- lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.15
- second degree 945.25
- third degree 945.35
- deep 945.45
- with loss of body part 945.55
- deep 945.45
- with
- labium majus minus see Burn genitourinary organs external
- lacrimal apparatus duct gland or sac 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- larynx 947.1
- late effect see Late effects of burn
- leg 945.00
- first degree 945.10
- second degree 945.20
- third degree 945.30
- deep 945.40
- with loss of body part 945.50
- deep 945.40
- lower 945.04
- with other part s of lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.14
- second degree 945.24
- third degree 945.34
- deep 945.44
- with loss of body part 945.54
- deep 945.44
- multiple sites 945.09
- first degree 945.19
- second degree 945.29
- third degree 945.39
- deep 945.49
- with loss of body part 945.59
- deep 945.49
- upper see Burn thigh
- lightning see Burn by site
- limb s
- lower including foot or toe s see Burn leg
- upper except wrist and hand see Burn arm s
- lip s 941.03
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.13
- second degree 941.23
- third degree 941.33
- deep 941.43
- with loss of body part 941.53
- deep 941.43
- with
- lumbar region see Burn back
- lung 947.1
- malar region see Burn cheek
- mastoid region see Burn scalp
- membrane tympanic see Burn ear
- midthoracic region see Burn chest wall
- mouth 947.0
- multiple SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn unspecified 949.0- specified sites classifiable to more than one category in 940 945 946.0
- first degree 946.1
- second degree 946.2
- third degree 946.3
- deep 946.4
- with loss of body part 946.5
- deep 946.4
- specified sites classifiable to more than one category in 940 945 946.0
- muscle abdominal see Burn abdomen
- nasal septum see Burn nose
- NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.k 941.08- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.18
- second degree 941.28
- third degree 941.38
- deep 941.48
- with loss of body part 941.58
- deep 941.48
- with
- nose septum 941.05
- with
- face or head see Burn head multiple sites
- first degree 941.15
- second degree 941.25
- third degree 941.35
- deep 941.45
- with loss of body part 941.55
- deep 941.45
- with
- occipital region see Burn scalp
- orbit region 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- oronasopharynx 947.0
- palate 947.0
- palm s 944.05
- with
- hand s and wrist s see Burn hand s multiple sites
- first degree 944.15
- second degree 944.25
- third degree 944.35
- deep 944.45
- with loss of a body part 944.55
- deep 944.45
- with
- parietal region see Burn scalp
- penis see Burn genitourinary organs external
- perineum see Burn genitourinary organs external
- periocular area 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- pharynx 947.0
- pleura 947.1
- popliteal space see Burn knee
- prepuce see Burn genitourinary organs external
- pubic region see Burn genitourinary organs external
- pudenda see Burn genitourinary organs external
- rectum 947.3
- sac lacrimal 940.1
- chemical 940.0
- sacral region see Burn back
- salivary ducts glands 947.0
- scalp 941.06
- with
- first degree 941.16
- second degree 941.26
- third degree 941.36
- deep 941.46
- with loss of body part 941.56
- deep 941.46
- scapular region 943.06
- with
- upper limb s except hand s or wrist s see Burn arm s multiple sites
- first degree 943.16
- second degree 943.26
- third degree 943.36
- deep 943.46
- with loss of body part 943.56
- deep 943.46
- with
- sclera see Burn eyeball
- scrotum see Burn genitourinary organs external
- septum nasal see Burn nose
- shoulder s 943.05
- with
- hand s and wrist s see Burn multiple specified sites
- upper limb s except hand s or wrist s see Burn arm s multiple sites
- first degree 943.15
- second degree 943.25
- third degree 943.35
- deep 943.45
- with loss of body part 943.55
- deep 943.45
- with
- skin NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Burn unspecified 949.0
- skull see Burn head
- small intestine 947.3
- sternal region see Burn chest wall
- stomach 947.3
- subconjunctival see Burn conjunctiva
- subcutaneous see Burn by site third degree
- submaxillary region see Burn head
- submental region see Burn chin
- sun see Sunburn
- supraclavicular fossa see Burn NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.k
- supraorbital see Burn forehead
- temple see Burn scalp
- temporal region see Burn scalp
- testicle see Burn genitourinary organs external
- testis see Burn genitourinary organs external
- thigh 945.06
- with
- lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.16
- second degree 945.26
- third degree 945.36
- deep 945.46
- with loss of body part 945.56
- deep 945.46
- with
- thorax external see Burn chest wall
- throat 947.0
- thumb s nail subungual 944.02
- with
- finger s see Burn finger with other sites thumb
- hand s and wrist s see Burn hand s multiple sites
- first degree 944.12
- second degree 944.22
- third degree 944.32
- deep 944.42
- with loss of body part 944.52
- deep 944.42
- with
- toe nail subungual 945.01
- with
- lower limb s see Burn leg multiple sites
- first degree 945.11
- second degree 945.21
- third degree 945.31
- deep 945.41
- with loss of body part 945.51
- deep 945.41
- with
- tongue 947.0
- tonsil 947.0
- trachea 947.1
- trunk 942.00
- first degree 942.10
- second degree 942.20
- third degree 942.30
- deep 942.40
- with loss of body part 942.50
- deep 942.40
- multiple sites 942.09
- first degree 942.19
- second degree 942.29
- third degree 942.39
- deep 942.49
- with loss of body part 942.59
- deep 942.49
- specified site NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. 942.09- first degree 942.19
- second degree 942.29
- third degree 942.39
- deep 942.49
- with loss of body part 942.59
- deep 942.49
- tunica vaginalis see Burn genitourinary organs external
- tympanic membrane see Burn ear
- tympanum see Burn ear
- ultraviolet 692.82
- unspecified site multiple 949.0
- with extent of body surface involved specified
- less than 10 percent 948.0
- 10 19 percent 948.1
- 20 29 percent 948.2
- 30 39 percent 948.3
- 40 49 percent 948.4
- 50 59 percent 948.5
- 60 69 percent 948.6
- 70 79 percent 948.7
- 80 89 percent 948.8
- 90 percent or more 948.9
- first degree 949.1
- second degree 949.2
- third degree 949.3
- deep 949.4
- with loss of body part 949.5
- deep 949.4
- with extent of body surface involved specified
- uterus 947.4
- uvula 947.0
- vagina 947.4
- vulva see Burn genitourinary organs external
- wrist s 944.07
- with
- hand s see Burn hand s multiple sites
- first degree 944.17
- second degree 944.27
- third degree 944.37
- deep 944.47
- with loss of body part 944.57
- deep 944.47
- with
- with
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Burns
A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke.
There are three types of burns:
- First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin
- Second-degree burns damage the outer layer and the layer underneath
- Third-degree burns damage or destroy the deepest layer of skin and tissues underneath
Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and, in serious cases, shock, and even death. They also can lead to infections because they damage your skin's protective barrier. Treatment for burns depends on the cause of the burn, how deep it is, and how much of the body it covers. Antibiotic creams can prevent or treat infections. For more serious burns, treatment may be needed to clean the wound, replace the skin, and make sure the patient has enough fluids and nutrition.
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- See Also - A "see also" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional Alphabetic Index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code.
- 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.