Question

Burn amputations should be coded to which ISS body region?

1) Head
2) Neck
3) Upper extremities
4) Lower extremities
5) Thorax
6) Abdomen
7) Back
8) External

Answer 1

Burn amputations should be coded to the upper extremities ISS body region.

Step-by-step explanation:

Burn amputations should be coded to the upper extremities ISS body region.

When calculating the size of a burn, specific body parts are associated with a percentage of body area. The upper extremities include the arms and shoulders, so burns in these areas should be coded under that region. Other options such as head, neck, lower extremities, thorax, abdomen, back, or external, do not include the arms or shoulders.

For example, if a patient has a burn on their arm or shoulder that requires specialized treatment, it would be coded under the upper extremities ISS body region.