Burn of first degree of abdominal wall, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual effect from a first-degree burn that previously affected the abdominal wall. It signifies that the acute burn injury has resolved, but there are lasting consequences or conditions directly attributable to that past burn.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or sequela resulting from a first-degree burn to the abdomen. Examples include persistent discoloration, scarring, or sensitivity in the abdominal area that is directly linked to a prior superficial burn.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, dyschromia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past first-degree abdominal burn.
• Do not use for acute burns; this code is exclusively for the late effects or sequelae.