Corrosion of unsp degree of unspecified axilla, subs encntr

This code indicates a chemical burn of an indeterminate severity affecting the underarm area, where the patient is receiving follow-up care for the injury. The specific degree of the corrosion (e.g., first, second, or third degree) and the exact axilla (left or right) are not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, wound care, or evaluation of a chemical burn to the axilla. It should be used when the initial encounter for the burn has already been coded, and the laterality and severity of the corrosion were not specified in the medical record.

• Always strive for more specific codes if the degree and laterality of the axillary corrosion are documented.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for healing or routine follow-up.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the burn; use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter.