Burn of second degree of unspecified thigh, init encntr

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting the thigh, characterized by blistering, significant pain, and redness, but without full-thickness skin destruction. The specific thigh (left or right) is not documented, and the injury is in its active treatment phase.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a second-degree burn to an unspecified thigh, such as when the medical record simply states "thigh burn" without laterality. This code is appropriate for the initial visit and active treatment of the burn.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates "second-degree" and "thigh" as the burn site.
• Only use this code when laterality of the thigh is not specified in the medical record.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this injury.