Burn of 2nd deg mul left fingers (nail), not inc thumb, subs

Burn of second degree of multiple left fingers (nail), not including thumb, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting multiple fingers on the left hand, excluding the thumb, specifically involving the nail area. A second-degree burn is characterized by blistering, pain, and partial-thickness skin damage.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up care of a patient presenting with a second-degree burn to the nail region of multiple left fingers (excluding the thumb). This includes wound care, dressing changes, or monitoring for healing or complications after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "multiple" left fingers and explicitly excludes the thumb.
Confirm the burn depth is clearly documented as "second degree."
Verify this is a subsequent encounter for the burn, not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T23.232Burn of 2nd deg mul left fingers (nail), not including thumb

T23.232D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

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