Burn 3rd deg mu sites of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, sqla

This code signifies a third-degree burn affecting multiple areas of the left shoulder and upper arm, excluding the wrist and hand, where the acute injury has healed and residual effects or complications are being treated. These sequelae might include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient with long-term complications stemming from a severe burn to the specified left upper limb regions. This would include follow-up appointments for scar revision, physical therapy for range of motion issues, or management of neuropathic pain directly attributable to the past burn.

• Always use an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to describe the circumstances of the burn.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "late effect" to justify the use of the 7th character 'S'.
• Do not use this code for initial or active treatment of an acute burn; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code.