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Third degree burns
(additional covered condition)

Date: September 2013

Note: Covering at least 10% but less than 20% of the body's surface area or at least 25% but less than 50% of surface area of the face

Definition:

Burns that involve damage or destruction of the skin to its full depth through to the underlying tissue and covering at least 10% and less than 20% of the body's surface area, or at least 25% and less than 50% of the surface area of the face which for the purpose of this definition includes the forehead and the ears.

Updated May 2012

 

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