Burn second deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a second-degree burn affecting the shoulder or any part of the upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand. It indicates that the specific location of the burn within this region was not documented at the time of the initial injury. The sequela could include scarring, contractures, or chronic pain.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term effect or complication from a previously sustained second-degree burn to the shoulder or upper limb (excluding wrist/hand), and the exact site of the original burn is unknown or unspecified. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute burn has resolved, but the patient presents with a residual condition.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the burn is a "sequela" or describes a residual condition from a past burn.
• Only use this code when the specific site within the shoulder/upper limb (excluding wrist/hand) is not documented.
• Remember to use the 7th character 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury.