Corrosion of second degree of right upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn, also known as a corrosion, affecting the right upper arm. This type of burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, significant pain, and redness. The "S" at the end indicates that this code is for a sequela, meaning it represents a late effect or complication of the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or complication that arose as a direct result of a second-degree chemical burn to the right upper arm, which occurred in the past. This could include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, or other long-term issues stemming from the initial injury. It is not used for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., a code for scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past second-degree chemical burn of the right upper arm.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for the burn itself; specific acute burn codes would be used in those instances.