Burn of second degree of right ankle, initial encounter

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting the right ankle, characterized by blistering, significant pain, and often swelling. The burn damages the epidermis and part of the dermis, but not the deepest layers of the skin.

Assign this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a second-degree burn specifically located on their right ankle. This includes emergency department visits, initial physician office encounters, or the first hospitalization for this specific injury.

• Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree and located on the right ankle.
• Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this particular burn injury.
• Do not use for superficial burns (first-degree) or full-thickness burns (third-degree).