Burn of second degree of right ear, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a second-gree burn affecting the right ear, excluding the eardrum. It indicates damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness. The "subsequent encounter" designation means the patient is receiving follow-up care for a burn that was initially treated.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, dressing changes, or re-evaluation of a previously diagnosed second-degree burn to their right ear. This includes situations where the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right ear" and "second degree."
• Verify the encounter type is for follow-up care, not initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Confirm no other burn codes are more appropriate for the specific ear anatomy involved (e.g., ear drum).