Burn of first degree of left ear, initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the outer ear structure on the left side, excluding the eardrum. It involves only the epidermis, presenting with redness, mild swelling, and pain, but no blistering or skin breakage.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a first-degree burn to the left auricle or external auditory canal. This typically occurs due to brief exposure to heat, such as a hot liquid splash, sunburn, or contact with a hot object.

• Confirm the burn is strictly first-degree and located on the left ear, excluding the tympanic membrane.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific burn. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Do not use for burns involving blistering (second degree) or deeper tissue damage (third degree).