ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
941.51 — Deep necrosis of underlying tissues [deep third degree] with loss of a body part, of ear [any part]
About ICD-9-CM 941.51
941.51 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for deep necrosis of underlying tissues [deep third degree] with loss of a body part, of ear [any part]. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to 2 ICD-10-CM codes, such as T20.319A (Burn of third degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum], initial encounter) and T20.719A (Corrosion of third degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum], initial encounter). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
Common questions about 941.51
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.