Blister (nonthermal) of right little finger, subs encntr

This code signifies a non-burn related blister located on the patient's right little finger. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury, rather than presenting for the initial diagnosis and treatment.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent treatment, such as wound care, re-evaluation, or dressing changes, for a blister on their right little finger that was not caused by heat or cold. This would be appropriate after the initial encounter for the same injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right little finger and confirms the blister is not thermal in origin.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed subsequent to the initial treatment of the blister.
• Confirm that no other more specific blister codes (e.g., infected) are applicable for the current encounter.