Burn 3rd deg mu sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting multiple areas of the shoulder and/or upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand, where the specific location within these regions is not documented. Third-degree burns involve destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and often underlying tissue.

Apply this code for patients presenting with extensive third-degree burns across various sites of the shoulder and upper limb (e.g., upper arm, elbow, forearm) when the exact individual sites are not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such injuries.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates "multiple sites" within the specified anatomical region.
• Verify that the burn is explicitly described as third-degree.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific burn injury.