Burn second degree of single r finger except thumb, init

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting a single finger on the right hand, excluding the thumb. The burn involves the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness, and may specifically involve the nail bed or surrounding tissue.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a second-degree burn to a single right finger (e.g., index, middle, ring, or little finger). This includes burns sustained from heat, chemicals, or electricity that result in blistering and partial skin damage.

• Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree and involves only one right finger, excluding the thumb.
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific burn injury.
• Do not use for superficial burns (first-degree) or full-thickness burns (third-degree).