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ICD-9 Code 944.38 - Full-thickness skin loss [third degree, not otherwise specified] of multiple sites of wrist(s) and hand(s)

Reviewed by Medicinsk Expert•Last updated: 2026-10-22•ICD Codes

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 944.38

Diagnosis Code: 944.38 (Raw: 94438)

Description: Full-thickness skin loss [third degree, not otherwise specified] 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 944.38 is designated for Full-thickness skin loss [third degree, not otherwise specified] 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 While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

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