Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, subs encntr

This code indicates a burn of the left wrist where the specific depth or degree of the burn (e.g., first, second, third) was not documented by the provider. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this burn after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, wound care, or evaluation of a healing burn to the left wrist, and the original burn degree was not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial encounter for the burn injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left wrist" and that the encounter is for follow-up care.
• Only use this code when the burn degree is truly unspecified; if a degree is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.