Burn of second degree of buttock, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the buttock region, where the acute injury has healed but residual effects persist. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing conditions or complications that are a direct result of a previously sustained second-degree burn to the buttock. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term impact of the burn, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use the "S" seventh character for sequela codes, indicating the late effects of an injury.
• Code the specific sequela (e.g., hypertrophic scar, contracture) in addition to this code, if known and documented.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior second-degree burn of the buttock.