Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, init encntr

This code signifies a burn injury to the right armpit area where the depth of the burn (first, second, or third degree) has not been documented or determined. It indicates the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific burn.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a burn to the right axilla, and the medical record does not specify the burn's degree. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for treatment of this burn.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the right axilla as the burn site.
• Only use this code when the burn degree is truly unspecified; if a degree is documented, use the more specific code.
• The "A" seventh character denotes an initial encounter for treatment of the burn.