Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified axilla, sequela

This code signifies a healed burn injury of an unspecified degree located on an unspecified axilla, with a current manifestation of a sequela. A sequela indicates a residual condition or complication directly resulting from the original burn, such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain, that is no longer in the acute healing phase. The original burn itself is no longer active.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect from a previously sustained burn to the axilla. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the chronic effects of the burn, rather than treating an acute burn injury. Examples include surgical correction of burn scar contracture or management of chronic neuropathic pain post-burn.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past burn injury of the axilla.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute burn treatment; it is exclusively for healed burns with residual effects.