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Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 949.1
Erythema [first degree], unspecified site
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 949.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 949.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 949.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T30.0 Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
Approximate Synonyms
  • Erythema ab igne
  • Erythema ab igne, dermatitis
Clinical Information
  • A burn that only affects the outer layer of skin causing pain, redness, and swelling
  • A superficial thermal, friction or chemical burn to the epidermis marked by redness, sensitivity and soreness
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 949.1:
  • Burn (acid) (cathode ray) (caustic) (chemical) (electric heating appliance) (electricity) (fire) (flame) (hot liquid or object) (irradiation) (lime) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) (x-ray) 949.0
 949.0 ICD9Data.com 949.2 
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