Burn unsp deg mult sites of r shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a burn of indeterminate depth affecting multiple areas of the right shoulder and the right upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand. The burn's severity is not specified, meaning it could be first, second, or third degree, or a combination thereof.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with burns to various sites on their right shoulder and upper arm, forearm, or elbow, where the specific degree of the burn has not yet been determined or documented. It is used when the burn involves more than one distinct area within this specified region.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates "unspecified degree" and "multiple sites" within the right shoulder and upper limb (excluding wrist/hand).
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific burn injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid using this code if the burn degree is known (e.g., first, second, or third degree) or if only a single site is affected.