Burn of second degree of left upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed second-degree burn on the left upper arm that is now causing a residual condition or complication. This could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or other long-term effects directly attributable to the original burn injury. The acute phase of the burn has passed, and the current encounter addresses these persistent issues.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment or evaluation of a long-term complication or sequela resulting from a second-degree burn that occurred on their left upper arm in the past. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing scar revision, physical therapy for contractures, or management of chronic pain directly related to the old burn. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute burn.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past second-degree burn of the left upper arm.
• Verify the burn was indeed second-degree and located on the left upper arm; laterality is crucial.