Corrosion of third degree of right palm, initial encounter

This code signifies a severe burn injury affecting the entire thickness of the skin and underlying tissues on the patient's right palm. Such a burn typically results in a leathery, charred, or waxy appearance, with nerve damage often leading to a lack of pain sensation in the affected area.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a full-thickness burn to the right palm, particularly during their initial visit for treatment of this specific injury. This includes emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient encounter for the burn.

• Confirm the laterality (right palm) and the depth (third degree/full thickness) of the burn from the clinical documentation.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter, meaning the patient is actively receiving treatment for this specific burn.
• Do not use for superficial or partial-thickness burns; ensure the documentation supports a third-degree classification.