Burn second degree of unsp single finger except thumb, init

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting a single finger, excluding the thumb, where blistering and pain are typically present. The burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, but not the full thickness of the skin. It is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a second-degree burn to any single finger (index, middle, ring, or little finger), including the nail bed, due to heat, chemicals, or other sources. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of the burn.

• Ensure the documentation specifies a second-degree burn and clearly identifies a single finger other than the thumb.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Verify that the burn is not described as full-thickness or superficial, as those would necessitate different codes.