Corrosion of second degree of right palm, initial encounter

This code signifies a second-degree burn injury to the palm of the patient's right hand caused by a corrosive substance. This type of injury involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, significant pain, and often a red, mottled appearance.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chemical burn to the right palm that has resulted in partial-thickness skin damage, including blistering. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right palm as the affected site and confirms a second-degree injury.
• Verify the burn etiology is corrosive (chemical) rather than thermal.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.