Burn unsp degree of single r finger except thumb, init

This code signifies a burn injury to a single right finger, excluding the thumb, where the depth or degree of the burn is not specified in the medical record. It covers burns affecting the finger itself or the nail. This is an initial encounter for the injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a burn to a single right finger (not the thumb) and the specific degree (e.g., first, second, third) is not documented. It is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this particular burn injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies a single right finger and explicitly excludes the thumb.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment of the burn; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the burn degree is known, a more specific code from the T23 series should be selected.