Burn of first degree of upper back, sequela

This code indicates a first-degree burn affecting the upper back, where the acute injury has healed, and the current encounter addresses a long-term complication or residual effect of that past burn. First-degree burns are superficial, involving only the epidermis, and typically present with redness and mild pain without blistering.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained first-degree burn to the upper back. This could include issues like persistent discoloration, scarring (even if minimal), or altered sensation in the area, long after the initial burn has healed. It is not for use during the active treatment phase of the burn.

• Always use a seventh character 'S' for sequela when the current condition is a residual effect of a healed burn.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute burn; those require different seventh characters.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., scar, pain) in addition to this code, if applicable.