ICD-9-CM Code 944.51 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 944.51:

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 944.51:

ICD-10 Code T23329A, Burn of third degree of unspecified single finger (nail) except thumb, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code T23729A, Corrosion of third degree of unspecified single finger (nail) except thumb, initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 944.51

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: Deep necrosis of underlying tissues [deep third degree] with loss of a body part, of single digit [finger (nail)] other than thumb

Short ICD9 Description: 3rd burn w loss-finger

Parent Code: 944.5 - Deep necrosis of underlying tissues due to burn (deep third degree) of wrist(s) and hand(s) with loss of a body part