Burn of third degree of buttock, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury to the buttock area, meaning all layers of the skin, and potentially underlying tissue, have been destroyed. The burn presents with charring, leathery appearance, and often a lack of sensation due to nerve damage.

This code is appropriate for encounters following the initial treatment of a third-degree burn to the buttock, such as for wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or management of complications. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the burn, but it is not the first time they are being seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and the "buttock" as the burn site.
• The "XD" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving ongoing care for the burn.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the burn; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.