Corrosion of first degree of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a first-degree burn, specifically a superficial injury affecting only the epidermis, on the right shoulder. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the initial burn, after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition or complication stemming from a healed or resolving first-degree burn to the right shoulder. This includes scenarios like persistent discoloration, scarring, or sensitivity that are directly attributable to the original burn injury. It is not used for the initial acute burn treatment.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the original burn injury.
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree burn on the right shoulder.
• Do not use this code for active, acute first-degree burns; use the appropriate acute burn code instead.