Burn of third degree of right elbow, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting the right elbow, indicating damage to all layers of the skin and potentially underlying tissue. The burn has progressed beyond the initial treatment phase and the patient is now receiving follow-up care for healing, infection control, or other complications.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient who sustained a third-degree burn to their right elbow. This includes visits for wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or management of burn-related complications after the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and the "right elbow" as the burn site.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the burn.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the burn; that would require an "A" seventh character.