Blister (nonthermal) of breast, unsp breast, subs encntr

This code describes a non-burn related blister located on an unspecified breast. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this condition after the initial treatment phase.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for continued management, healing assessment, or additional treatment of a non-thermal breast blister. This applies after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is no longer in active treatment for the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified breast" and that the blister is not due to a burn.
• The 7th character "D" signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the blister.
• Verify that the encounter is not for the initial treatment of the blister, which would require a 7th character "A".