Burn of second degree of lower back, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn injury to the lower back, where the acute phase of the burn has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications from the original injury. These sequelae might include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the past burn.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a long-term complication or residual condition resulting from a second-degree burn that occurred on their lower back. It should be used after the initial burn treatment has concluded and the focus of care has shifted to managing the lasting impact of the injury.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past second-degree burn of the lower back.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the original injury.