Section T20-T25

Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site

Clinical Classification Guidelines

Includes

  • burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
  • burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
  • burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Subordinate Categories

Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck
T20
Burn and corrosion of trunk
T21
Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
T22
Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand
T23
Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
T24
Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot
T25