Burn of unspecified degree of left shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a burn injury to the left shoulder where the depth or degree of the burn is not documented. It indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific burn for the first time.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a burn on their left shoulder, and the medical record does not specify whether it's a first, second, or third-degree burn. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of this burn.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "left shoulder" and does not specify the burn degree.
• Only use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character for the first time the patient is seen for this burn.
• If the burn degree is later identified, a more specific code should be used for subsequent encounters.