Multiple burns of the same anatomical site, as identified by the category code, but of different degrees are coded:

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When multiple burns affect the same anatomical site but vary in degree, the correct coding approach is to code only once, using the code for the highest degree of burn. This ensures accurate representation of the severity of the injury without overcoding for the same anatomical location.

Multiple Burns of the Same Anatomical Site, as Identified by the Category