Corrosion of unsp degree of right shoulder, subs encntr

This code signifies a chemical burn (corrosion) of an unspecified severity affecting the right shoulder. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury, rather than initial treatment. The specific depth of the burn is not documented or known.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, wound care, or evaluation of a chemical burn to their right shoulder after the initial treatment phase. This includes situations like dressing changes, re-evaluations of healing, or assessment of complications. It should be used when the degree of the corrosion was not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right shoulder" and indicates a chemical burn (corrosion).
• The 7th character "D" is crucial for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment.
• If the degree of corrosion (e.g., first, second, third) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.