Burn 2nd deg mul sites of unsp lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting multiple, unspecified sites on the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. It indicates damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness, resulting from an initial burn encounter.

Use this code for patients presenting with a new second-degree burn injury involving more than one area of the lower limb (e.g., thigh and calf) where the exact locations are not specified. This applies when the burn is not on the ankle or foot, and the patient is receiving initial treatment for the injury.

• Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree and involves multiple, unspecified sites on the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the burn; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific site (e.g., "burn of left thigh") or a more precise burn depth is documented.