Burn third deg of unsp site right low limb, ex ank/ft, init

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury to the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot regions, where the specific location on the limb is not documented. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis, extending into subcutaneous tissue, and often presents with a leathery, white, or charred appearance.

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a third-degree burn on the right thigh, knee, or calf, and the medical record does not specify a more precise anatomical site within that limb segment. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of the burn injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "third-degree" and "right lower limb" (excluding ankle/foot) with no further site specificity.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific burn. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always review the entire medical record to ascertain if a more specific anatomical site (e.g., right thigh) can be coded.