Burn of third degree of other site of trunk, sequela

This code signifies a third-degree burn injury to an unspecified area of the trunk, such as the back, chest, or abdomen, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now experiencing a complication or late effect directly attributable to the original burn. Third-degree burns involve full-thickness skin destruction, often extending into subcutaneous tissue.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term consequence or residual condition resulting from a third-degree burn to the trunk. Examples include chronic pain, scar contractures, disfigurement, or functional limitations that are a direct result of the original burn injury. This code is appropriate after the initial healing phase of the acute burn.

• Always use an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to describe the circumstances of the burn.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous third-degree burn of the trunk.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the code is for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the injury has passed.