T31.3Dagger codeAsterisk code

Burns involving 30-39% of body surface

Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

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GuidelinesBurnsDescription Emergency Treatment Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T30.0-3/T31.0-9 + (Y34.99) DESCRIPTION Burns lead to skin and soft tissue injury and may be caused by: heat, e.g. open flame, hot liquids, hot steam chemical compounds physical agents, (e.g. electrical/lightning) or radiation. The extent and depth may vary from superficial (epidermis) to full-thickness burns of the skin and
GuidelinesBurnsDescription Assessment of burns General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: T30.0-3 + T31.0-9 DESCRIPTION Skin and tissue damage caused by: exposure to extremes of temperature, contact with an electrical current, exposure to a chemical agent, and radiation. ASSESSMENT OF BURNS DEPTH OF BURN WOUND SURFACE/ COLOUR PAIN SENSATION/ HEALING Superficial or epidermal Dry, minor blisters, erythema -