Burn 2nd deg mul site of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, subs

Burn of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting multiple areas of the left shoulder and upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand. A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed second-degree burn to the specified left upper limb regions. This includes wound care, dressing changes, or monitoring for healing or complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "multiple sites" within the left shoulder and upper limb (excluding wrist/hand).
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" (D) and not initial (A) or sequela (S).
Confirm the burn depth is explicitly documented as second degree.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T22.292Burn 2nd deg mul sites of left shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd

T22.292D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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