Burn unsp deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, init

This code signifies a burn injury affecting the shoulder or any part of the upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand, where the specific degree of the burn (e.g., first, second, third) is not documented. The exact location on the shoulder or upper limb is also not specified. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for the first time with a burn to the shoulder or upper limb (excluding wrist/hand) and the medical record lacks documentation of the burn's depth or the precise anatomical site within that region. This is appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments before more specific details are known or documented.

• Only use this code when the burn degree and specific site on the shoulder/upper limb are truly unspecified in the documentation.
• Always strive for more specific burn codes if the documentation allows, as this code indicates a lack of detail.
• Remember the "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for this injury.