Burn of first deg mult sites of left wrist and hand, init

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the outermost layer of skin on multiple areas of the left wrist and hand. The burn presents with redness, mild pain, and no blistering, indicating a first-degree injury. It is the initial presentation of this specific burn injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first visit for a first-degree burn that involves more than one site on their left wrist and hand, such as the dorsal aspect of the hand and the volar aspect of the wrist. This would be appropriate for minor thermal injuries, like a brief contact with a hot surface, where only the epidermis is affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "first degree" and "multiple sites" on the left wrist and hand.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific burn; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Do not use this code if blistering or deeper tissue damage is present, as that would indicate a higher-degree burn.