Burn of 3rd deg mu right fingers (nail), not inc thumb, subs

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting several fingers on the patient's right hand, excluding the thumb. The burn has damaged all layers of the skin, potentially involving underlying tissue, and is being treated in a follow-up encounter after the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient who sustained a third-degree burn to multiple right fingers (excluding the thumb). This includes scenarios such as wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or physical therapy during the healing process following the initial injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "multiple" right fingers and explicitly excludes the thumb.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the burn.
• Confirm the burn depth is clearly documented as "third degree" or full-thickness.