Corrosion of unsp degree of unsp scapular region, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a chemical burn (corrosion) to an unspecified area of the shoulder blade region. It indicates that the acute injury has healed, but residual issues, such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional impairment, persist.

Assign this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems directly attributable to a past chemical burn of the scapular region. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing these persistent sequelae, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to denote sequela, indicating a complication or late effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous chemical burn of the shoulder blade.
• Do not use for acute chemical burns; those require codes from the T20-T32 range with an 'A' or 'D' seventh character.