Burn third degree of single r finger except thumb, init

This diagnosis code indicates a full-thickness burn affecting a single finger on the right hand, excluding the thumb. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis, extending into subcutaneous tissue, and typically presents with a dry, leathery appearance and insensitivity to touch.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a severe burn to a single right finger (index, middle, ring, or little finger). This would include scenarios such as a chemical burn, flame burn, or electrical burn causing full-thickness tissue damage to one of these digits.

• Ensure the burn is specifically to a single right finger, not the thumb, and is confirmed as third-degree.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Always code the extent and depth of the burn accurately, and consider additional codes for associated injuries or complications.