Burn 3rd deg mu sites of r shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting multiple areas of the right shoulder and upper arm, excluding the wrist and hand. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis, extending into subcutaneous tissue, and often presents with a dry, leathery appearance.

Apply this code for initial encounters when documenting a patient presenting with a third-degree burn that spans multiple sites within the specified region of the right upper limb. This includes burns affecting both the shoulder and the upper arm simultaneously.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and "multiple sites" within the right shoulder and upper limb, excluding the hand and wrist.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Always code the highest degree of burn when multiple degrees are present at the same site.