The Rule of Nines is used in coding to:

A. estimate the degree of a burn.
B. estimate the body surface area involved in a burn.
C. identify the chemical used in an accident that resulted in burns.
D. determine the location of a burn.

Answer: estimate the body surface area involved in a burn.

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