Burn 2nd deg mul sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting multiple areas of the shoulder and upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand, where the specific location on the shoulder or upper limb is not documented. A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a second-degree burn involving more than one site on the shoulder or upper arm, forearm, or elbow, and the precise anatomical location within those regions is not specified. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree and involves multiple sites within the specified anatomical region.
• Verify that the encounter is for the initial treatment of the burn; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid using this code if the burn is localized to a single, specified site, or if the wrist or hand are involved.