Burn third degree of single l finger except thumb, subs

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting a single finger on the left hand, excluding the thumb. The burn has damaged all layers of the skin and potentially underlying tissue, requiring significant medical intervention. This specific code is used for encounters following the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code for follow-up visits, wound care, or other subsequent encounters for a patient who sustained a third-degree burn to a single left finger (not the thumb). This includes situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, monitoring for complications, or undergoing rehabilitation related to the burn injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a third-degree burn and laterality (left finger, non-thumb).
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter; use an acute care code for the initial treatment.
• Code any associated complications, such as infection or contracture, separately.