Burn of second degree of right foot, initial encounter

This code signifies a partial-thickness burn affecting the right foot, characterized by blistering, significant pain, and damage extending through the epidermis and into the dermis. The burn is not full-thickness, but it is more severe than a superficial burn.

Assign this code for a patient presenting with a new second-degree burn injury to the right foot, such as from scalding liquid, contact with a hot object, or chemical exposure. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment and evaluation of the burn.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and "second degree" to support this code.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the burn.
• Do not use for burns of other degrees, other body sites, or for subsequent encounters for the same burn.