ICD-9-CM Code 944.02 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 944.02:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 944.02:

ICD-10 Code T23019A, Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified thumb (nail), initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code T23419A, Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified thumb (nail), initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 944.02

BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE

Billable Code

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

Long ICD9 Description: Burn of unspecified degree of thumb (nail)

Short ICD9 Description: Burn NOS thumb

Parent Code: 944.0 - Burn of wrist(s) and hand(s) unspecified degree