Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, sequela

This code indicates a burn injury to the right armpit region where the depth of the burn was not specified at the time of the initial encounter. The "S" suffix signifies that this code is being used to report a late effect or complication arising from the original burn, rather than the acute injury itself. This could include scarring, contractures, or chronic pain resulting from the burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a long-term consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified degree burn to the right axilla. This applies to follow-up visits for scar revision, physical therapy for contracture management, or ongoing pain management directly related to the old burn injury.

• Always ensure the "S" suffix is appended when reporting sequelae of a burn.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute burn; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., hypertrophic scar, contracture) in addition to this sequela code.