T22.691A
ICD-10-CMCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting multiple areas of the patient's right shoulder and upper arm, excluding the wrist and hand. This type of injury involves damage through the epidermis and into the dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness.
Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with chemical burns that meet the specified degree and anatomical location. This includes injuries from strong acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances affecting the right shoulder and/or upper arm.
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