L55.1ICD-10-CM Code for Sunburn of second degree L55. 1.
T20.29XABurn of second degree of head, face, and neck ICD-10-CM T20. 29XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
L55.0ICD-10-CM Code for Sunburn of first degree L55. 0.
L55.22: Sunburn of third degree.
First-degree (superficial-thickness) burns — First-degree burns (also called superficial burns) involve only the top layer of skin. They are painful, dry, and red; and blanch when pressed (picture 1). These burns do not form a blister and generally heal in three to six days without any scarring.
BurnsFirst-degree burns affect only the outer layer of the skin. They cause pain, redness, and swelling.Second-degree burns affect both the outer and underlying layer of skin. They cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. ... Third-degree burns affect the deep layers of skin.
L55. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L55.
First-degree (superficial) burns. First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. The burn site is red, painful, dry, and has no blisters. Mild sunburn is an example. Long-term tissue damage is rare and often consists of an increase or decrease in the skin color.
CPT Code 16000 is for initial treatment of first-degree burns only, whereas CPT Code 16020, CPT Code 16025 and CPT Code 16030 are for initial and subsequent visits for treatment of second- and third-degree burns.
Sunburn treatment and home remediesApply aloe or over-the-counter moisturizing lotion to skin as directed.Take a cool bath or shower to cool skin.Apply cool compresses to soothe skin.Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) for pain.Leave blisters alone.More items...•
You must sequence your codes as 942.33 (3rd degree burn of the abdomen), 943.21 (2nd degree burn of the forearm), 944.11(1st degree burn of the index finger). Note: You should only code for the highest level burn when you assign multiple burns of differing degrees (severity) in the same body area.
A third-degree burn will not produce blisters or look wet. Instead, it will look dark red, dry, and leathery. Touching a third-degree burn usually does not cause pain. You will easily be able to see that the burn penetrates deeply into the skin, and you may even see yellowish, fatty tissue in the wound bed.
Types of sunburnFirst-Degree Burn. The least harmful burn is the first-degree burn, also called superficial skin burn. ... Second-Degree Burn. The second-degree type of burn, also called superficial partial-thickness burn, effects the top two layers of your skin. ... Third-Degree Burn. ... Fourth-Degree Burn.
Third-degree burns destroy the epidermis and dermis. Third-degree burns may also damage the underlying bones, muscles, and tendons. The burn site appears white or charred. There is no sensation in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.
How long it lasts will depend on how severe the sunburn is:Mild sunburn will continue for approximately 3 days.Moderate sunburn lasts for around 5 days and is often followed by peeling skin.Severe sunburn can last for more than a week, and the affected person may need to seek medical advice.
Skin that is red and painful and that swells up and blisters may mean that deep skin layers and nerve endings have been damaged (second-degree burn). This type of sunburn is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. It increases your chances for developing skin cancer and melanoma.