Corrosion of second degree of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a second-degree chemical burn to the right shoulder. These sequelae could include persistent scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations that manifest after the initial burn has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past second-degree chemical burn of the right shoulder. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the residual impact of the injury, rather than the acute burn itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous chemical burn of the right shoulder.
• Verify that the burn was indeed second-degree and involved the right shoulder.