Burn of third degree of right thigh, initial encounter

This code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting the right thigh, indicating damage to all layers of the skin, including the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Such burns typically present with a dry, leathery appearance, may be white, brown, or black, and often involve nerve damage, leading to a lack of sensation in the affected area.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a third-degree burn to their right thigh during their initial treatment for the injury. This includes emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient encounter for this specific burn.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right thigh" and "third degree" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this burn; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Always code any associated external cause of injury (e.g., X00-X99) and place of occurrence (Y90-Y99) codes.