The Fundamentals of Coding for Burn Injuries (Live)-Handout: Burn Coding

Handout: Burn Coding

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The document is a detailed guide on coding for burns, specifically following the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Authored by Marcela Juarez, it is distributed by the Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA). This educational tool is designed for healthcare professionals to understand the classification and coding of various burn types to ensure proper documentation and treatment.<br /><br />The guide covers different types of burns: thermal, radiation, chemical, electrical, friction, and cold burns, depicting their causes like flames, hot liquids, corrosive substances, and extreme weather conditions. It outlines the anatomy of skin layers involved (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis) and the classification of burns by degrees: first-degree being superficial, second-degree affecting deeper skin layers, and third-degree involving full-thickness skin damage.<br /><br />Complications from burns are discussed, including shock, infections, respiratory issues, electrolyte imbalances, edema, carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and multi-organ failure. The guide emphasizes the significance of precise coding for the affected body site, burn depth, and total body surface area (TBSA) affected.<br /><br />Case scenarios are provided to illustrate the practical application of coding guidelines. These include various patient situations with specific ICD-10 codes assigned for accurate medical records and treatment protocols.<br /><br />The guide concludes with sections on the procedural aspect of burn treatment, such as debridement, escharotomy, fasciotomy, skin grafts, and reconstructive surgeries, underscoring the fundamental practices and coding required for these medical interventions. Adequate coding ensures accurate clinical documentation for effective patient management and treatment outcomes.

Keywords

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

burn classification

burn coding

Marcela Juarez

Trauma Center Association of America

burn types

burn complications

burn treatment

medical documentation