Corrosion of second degree of left shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a second-degree burn, specifically a corrosion, affecting the left shoulder. This type of injury involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, redness, and significant pain.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a chemical burn (corrosion) that has caused partial-thickness damage to the left shoulder. This includes situations where the patient is first seen for evaluation and management of this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "left shoulder" in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.