Corrosion of unspecified degree of right wrist, subs encntr

This code signifies a chemical burn of the right wrist where the specific depth or severity of the injury (e.g., first, second, or third degree) is not documented. The term "corrosion" indicates damage caused by a chemical agent rather than heat. This code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the chemical burn.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment, such as wound care, debridement, or monitoring of healing, for a chemical burn to the right wrist when the degree of the burn was not specified in the initial encounter documentation. This is appropriate when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the injury.

• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified degree" or lacks information regarding the burn depth.
• Verify the injury location is precisely the right wrist.