Burn of third degree of male genital region, sequela

This code signifies a deep, full-thickness burn affecting the male genital area, where the injury has progressed beyond the acute healing phase and is now presenting with long-term complications or residual effects. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, nerve damage, chronic pain, or functional impairment resulting from the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a third-degree burn of the male genital region that occurred in the past. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, reconstructive surgery for scar revision, or management of functional deficits stemming from the original injury.

• Always use this code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the burn.
• Do not use for acute burns; this code is specifically for the long-term effects or complications.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as scar contracture (L90.5) or chronic pain (G89.29), if documented.