Burn of first degree of unspecified shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the shoulder area, characterized by redness and pain without blistering or skin breakage. It indicates damage limited to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis). The specific shoulder (left or right) is not documented or known.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters where a patient presents with a first-degree burn to an unspecified shoulder, such as from a minor sunburn or brief contact with a hot object. It should be used when the physician's documentation confirms a superficial burn and does not specify the laterality of the shoulder.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "first-degree burn" and "shoulder" without specifying left or right.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury.
• Do not use if blistering (second-degree) or full-thickness damage (third-degree) is present.