Burn 1st deg mult site of l shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) across multiple areas of the patient's left shoulder and upper arm, but specifically excluding the wrist and hand. The burn presents as redness and mild pain without blistering or skin breakage.

Apply this code when documenting a first-degree burn injury to the left shoulder and/or upper arm, where the injury involves more than one distinct site within this region. This code is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for this specific burn injury.

• Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as first-degree and located on the left shoulder and/or upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand.
• Confirm that the documentation indicates multiple sites within the specified anatomical region are affected.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the burn; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.