Burn of right ear drum, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies thermal injury to the tympanic membrane of the right ear. This type of burn can result from various heat sources, leading to damage to the eardrum tissue. The "initial encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's initial presentation and treatment for a burn affecting the right eardrum. This would include scenarios such as a patient seeking care immediately after an explosion, a chemical splash, or exposure to extreme heat that has damaged the tympanic membrane.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure laterality is correctly identified; this code is specific to the right ear.
Verify that the injury is indeed a burn (thermal injury) and not another type of trauma to the eardrum.
Confirm that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular burn to use the "initial encounter" seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.411Burn of right ear drum

T28.411A(current)

Crosswalks

947.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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