Burn of third degree of unspecified scapular region, sequela

This code signifies a third-degree burn injury affecting an unspecified area of the shoulder blade region, where the acute injury has healed but residual effects or complications persist. A third-degree burn involves full-thickness destruction of the skin, often extending into subcutaneous tissue, and sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional impairment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual condition directly resulting from a previously sustained third-degree burn to the scapular region. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the chronic effects of the burn, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the burn is fully healed and the current encounter addresses a residual effect.
• Do not use this code for active, unhealed third-degree burns; use acute burn codes for those instances.