Burn of unspecified degree of right wrist, initial encounter

This code signifies a burn injury to the right wrist where the depth of the burn (e.g., first, second, or third degree) has not been determined or documented by the provider. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific burn.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a burn to the right wrist, and the medical record explicitly states or implies that the degree of the burn is unknown or unspecified. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of the burn.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the burn is on the right wrist and the degree is not specified.
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for active treatment.
• If the burn degree is later identified, a more specific code should be used for subsequent encounters.