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NE10-NE11 block

Burns of multiple or unspecified body regions

Definition

Injury to the tissues of the multiple and unspecified body regions caused by contact with, for example, heat, steam, chemicals, or electricity.

Coding note

Each burn should be coded separately. This code should be used only when the detail of the specific injuries is unknown, or it is not possible to code each injury.

2 subordinate codes

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