Burns of multiple specified sites, unspecified degree

This code signifies thermal injuries affecting multiple distinct anatomical locations, where the depth or severity of the burn is not documented. It indicates that the patient has sustained burns to more than one specified body region, but the physician has not classified them as first, second, or third degree.

Use this code when documentation clearly states burns to multiple specified sites (e.g., face and arm, trunk and leg) but explicitly omits or is unable to determine the degree of the burns. This is often applicable in initial assessment or emergency department settings where the full extent and depth of the burns are yet to be definitively diagnosed.

• Do not use if the degree of burn is known for any of the affected sites; instead, code to the highest degree specified.
• Requires documentation of at least two distinct anatomical burn sites.
• Avoid if the documentation describes a single burn site or "multiple unspecified sites."