ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 944.08
Diagnosis Code: 944.08 (Raw: 94408)
Description: Burn of unspecified degree of multiple sites of wrist(s) and hand(s)
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 944.08 is designated for Burn of unspecified degree of multiple sites of wrist(s) and hand(s). While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
