Burn of third degree of buttock, initial encounter

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury affecting the buttock region. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis, extending into subcutaneous tissue, and often presents with a leathery, white, or charred appearance. Nerve endings are typically destroyed, leading to a lack of sensation in the affected area.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a third-degree burn to the buttock. This includes emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters for follow-up care or complications will require a different encounter character.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and the "buttock" as the anatomical site.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this particular burn injury.
• Always code additional burns to other body sites separately, specifying the degree and location for each.