Burn of first degree of right palm, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the right palm, characterized by redness and pain without blistering or skin breakage. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury, rather than initial treatment.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent visits for a first-degree burn to the right palm, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or pain management follow-ups. This includes encounters where the burn is still healing and requires ongoing medical attention.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right palm" and "first degree" to support this code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is past the initial active treatment phase.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the burn; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.