Corrosion of third degree of right wrist, subs encntr

This code signifies a severe chemical burn affecting the entire thickness of the skin and underlying tissues of the patient's right wrist. The injury has progressed beyond the initial treatment phase and the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific corrosion.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient being treated for a third-degree chemical burn to the right wrist. This includes visits for wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or monitoring of complications after the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "right wrist" in the medical record.