Burn third degree of unsp mult fngr, not inc thumb, subs

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting multiple fingers, excluding the thumb, where the injury has progressed beyond the initial treatment phase. The burn has destroyed the epidermis and dermis, potentially extending into subcutaneous tissue, and the specific finger(s) involved are not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, wound checks, debridement, or rehabilitation for a third-degree burn to multiple, unspecified fingers (excluding the thumb). This code is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the burn.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" for the burn.
• Confirm the burn is explicitly stated as third-degree and involves multiple fingers, not including the thumb.
• If the specific fingers are identified (e.g., index, middle), a more precise code should be used.