Corrosion of second degree of right palm, subs encntr

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting the palm of the patient's right hand. A second-degree corrosion involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, redness, and pain. This specific code indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management, such as wound care, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing, of a previously diagnosed second-degree chemical burn to the right palm. This includes visits occurring after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
• Verify the laterality (right palm) and the degree of the burn (second degree) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• The 7th character "D" indicates subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.