Corrosion of first degree of right palm, initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial burn, specifically a first-degree corrosion, affecting the palm of the right hand. It indicates damage limited to the epidermis, characterized by redness and mild pain without blistering or skin loss. This injury is in its initial phase of treatment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first presentation for a chemical burn to the right palm that has resulted in only epidermal damage. This would include scenarios such as exposure to a mild irritant causing superficial redness and discomfort. It is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly "right palm" and the degree is "first degree."
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.