Burn of third degree of left forearm, sequela

This code signifies a third-degree burn on the left forearm where the acute injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to that burn. These sequelae could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional impairment.

Use this code when documenting and billing for treatment of conditions that are residual effects of a previously sustained third-degree burn to the left forearm. This applies to follow-up care, rehabilitation, or surgical interventions addressing the chronic complications rather than the initial acute burn.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior third-degree burn of the left forearm.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute burn injury; it is exclusively for the long-term effects.