Burn of second degree of upper back, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic complication resulting from a second-degree burn that occurred on the upper back. It indicates that the initial burn injury has resolved, but there are lasting effects or conditions directly attributable to that burn.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence, such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain, directly related to a previously sustained second-degree burn on the upper back. This code is appropriate for follow-up care or management of these residual conditions, not for the initial acute burn treatment.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past second-degree upper back burn.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and is mandatory for this code.