T23.631A
ICD-10-CMCorrosion of second degree of multiple right fingers (nail), not including thumb, initial encounter
This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting multiple fingers on the right hand, specifically involving the nail or nail bed, but excluding the thumb. A second-degree corrosion indicates damage extending beyond the epidermis into the dermis, often presenting with blistering, pain, and redness.
Utilize this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with a chemical burn of moderate severity to the nails of multiple right-hand fingers (excluding the thumb). This would apply to situations such as accidental exposure to strong acids or bases resulting in blistering and tissue damage to the specified areas.
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