T23.232A
ICD-10-CMBurn of second degree of multiple left fingers (nail), not including thumb, initial encounter
This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting multiple fingers on the left hand, excluding the thumb. The burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, typically presenting with blistering, significant pain, and redness.
Apply this code for initial encounters when documenting a second-degree burn to more than one left finger (excluding the thumb). This would include scenarios such as accidental contact with a hot surface or chemical exposure resulting in blistering of the index, middle, and ring fingers of the left hand.
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