Burn second degree of single l finger except thumb, init

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting a single finger on the left hand, excluding the thumb. The burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, often presenting with blistering, significant pain, and redness. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for this burn.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first visit for a second-degree burn to a single left finger (e.g., index, middle, ring, or pinky finger), where the burn does not involve the thumb. This includes burns affecting the nail or nail bed of the specified finger.

• Verify the laterality (left hand) and the specific finger involved (not the thumb).
• Confirm the burn depth as second-degree, characterized by blistering.
• Ensure this is the initial treatment encounter for this specific burn injury.