T23.731A
ICD-10-CMCorrosion of third degree of multiple right fingers (nail), not including thumb, initial encounter
This code signifies a severe, full-thickness chemical burn affecting multiple fingers on the right hand, excluding the thumb. The corrosion has damaged all layers of skin and potentially underlying tissue, specifically involving the nail area.
Apply this code when documentation confirms a third-degree chemical burn to several right-hand fingers (excluding the thumb), with specific mention of the nail or nail bed involvement. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.
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