Corros 2nd deg mul sites of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, init

This code signifies a second-degree burn, also known as a partial-thickness burn, affecting multiple areas of the shoulder and/or upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand. These burns involve the epidermis and part of the dermis, typically presenting with blistering, redness, and significant pain.

Use this code for a patient presenting for initial treatment of a second-degree burn that impacts more than one site on the shoulder or upper arm/forearm, but does not involve the wrist or hand. This applies to the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "second degree" and "multiple sites" within the shoulder and upper limb (excluding wrist/hand).
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this burn. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Always review the medical record for specific body sites if possible, as more specific codes may be available for single-site burns.