Burn 2nd deg mul sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, sqla

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting multiple areas of the shoulder and upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand, where the acute injury has healed and residual effects (sequelae) are being treated. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness. Sequelae can include scarring, contractures, or chronic pain.

Use this code when documenting the long-term consequences or complications of a second-degree burn to the shoulder and upper arm, forearm, or elbow, after the initial healing phase is complete. This applies to follow-up encounters for scar management, physical therapy for range of motion limitations, or treatment of chronic pain directly resulting from the burn.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this sequela code to describe the circumstances of the original burn injury.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate T22.29x codes for active burn care.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "late effect" to justify the use of this code.