Burn of second degree of right ear, initial encounter

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting any part of the right ear, excluding the eardrum. Second-degree burns are characterized by blistering, significant pain, and damage extending through the epidermis and into the dermis.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new injury involving a second-degree burn to their right external ear. This includes burns from thermal sources, chemicals, or electrical contact, where the patient is receiving initial treatment for the burn.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right ear and confirms a second-degree burn.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury.
• Do not use if the eardrum is involved; a different code would be required.