Burn of other specified sites of internal organs

This code signifies a thermal injury to an internal organ not specifically categorized elsewhere. It describes damage to viscera resulting from heat exposure, such as from hot liquids, steam, or direct contact with heated objects. The burn can range in severity and impact the function of the affected organ.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a burn injury to an internal organ, such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, or bladder, that is not covered by more specific ICD-9-CM burn codes. Supporting documentation must clearly identify the internal organ involved and confirm the etiology as a burn.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "burn" and identifies an internal organ not otherwise specified.
• Do not use for chemical burns or corrosive ingestions; these have distinct coding pathways.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis indicating the reason for the encounter, if applicable.