Burn of second degree of nose (septum), sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the nasal septum, specifically when the burn's acute phase has passed and the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication. A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness. The "sequela" designation indicates that the current encounter addresses a long-term effect of the original burn injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for the management of a scar, contracture, chronic pain, or other persistent issue directly resulting from a second-degree burn to the nasal septum that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the burn's lasting impact, not the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the burn is no longer acute and the current treatment addresses a residual effect.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute burn; refer to the acute burn codes in the T20 category.