Burn of first degree of unsp hand, unsp site, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) on any part of an unspecified hand. There is no blistering, and the skin may appear red and be painful to the touch. This diagnosis indicates the initial treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a first-degree burn to the hand where the exact location on the hand (e.g., palm, back of hand, specific finger) is not documented. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this burn, such as in an emergency department or initial clinic visit.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "first degree" and "hand" without further site specificity.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial visit for this particular burn injury.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific hand site (e.g., "palm of left hand") or a higher degree burn is documented.