ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 948.54
Diagnosis Code: 948.54 (Raw: 94854)
Description: Burn [any degree] involving 50-59 percent of body surface with third degree burn, 40-49%
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 948.54 is designated for Burn [any degree] involving 50-59 percent of body surface with third degree burn, 40-49%. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
