Burn of unspecified degree of right foot, initial encounter

This code signifies a burn injury affecting the right foot, where the specific depth or degree of the burn (e.g., first, second, third) has not been documented by the provider. It is used for the initial encounter of care for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a burn to the right foot, and the medical record clearly states a burn but lacks documentation of the burn's degree. This is appropriate for the first visit where the burn is being evaluated and treated.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right foot" and does not specify the burn degree.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific burn injury.
• If the burn degree is later identified, a more specific code should be used for subsequent encounters.