Burns of 40-49% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns

This code signifies a significant burn injury affecting nearly half of the patient's total body surface area. While the overall burn extent is substantial, the most severe (third-degree) burns are limited to a very small portion, less than 10%, of the total body surface. The remaining burn areas would be classified as first or second degree.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with extensive burns covering 40% to 49% of their body, where the deep tissue damage (third-degree burns) is minimal, specifically 0% to 9% of the total body surface. This scenario often involves large areas of superficial or partial-thickness burns with only isolated or small patches of full-thickness injury.

• Ensure the total body surface area (TBSA) burned is accurately documented as 40-49%.
• Verify that the percentage of third-degree burns is explicitly stated as 0-9% of the TBSA.
• Do not use this code if the third-degree burn percentage is 10% or greater, even if the total burn percentage falls within the 40-49% range.