Burn of second degree of right lower leg, subs encntr

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting the right lower leg, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness, that is currently under active treatment or healing. The burn has damaged the epidermis and part of the dermis, but not the deepest layers of the skin.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, wound care, or management of complications related to a second-degree burn on their right lower leg. This includes scenarios where the initial burn has already been treated and the patient is returning for subsequent appointments.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right lower leg" and "second degree" for accurate code assignment.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the burn; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.