T23.642D
ICD-10-CMCorrosion of second degree of multiple left fingers (nail), including thumb, subsequent encounter
This code describes a second-degree chemical burn affecting multiple fingers, including the thumb, on the patient's left hand, specifically involving the nail area. A second-degree corrosion indicates damage extending beyond the epidermis into the dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness.
Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a second-degree chemical burn to the nails of multiple left fingers and thumb. This applies when the initial treatment has been completed and the patient is returning for wound care, medication adjustments, or monitoring of healing progress.
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