Burn of first degree of neck, subsequent encounter

This code indicates a superficial burn affecting only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) on the neck, where the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. There is typically no blistering, and the skin may appear red and mildly painful.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for a first-degree burn of the neck after the initial encounter for the injury. This includes routine wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress for a previously treated first-degree neck burn.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "first degree" and "neck" as the burn site.
• The "D" in the seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving care after the initial treatment phase.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the burn; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.