Burn unsp degree of unsp mult fngr (nail), inc thumb, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a burn of an unknown degree affecting multiple fingers, including the thumb, where the specific finger(s) involved are not documented. This could encompass scarring, contractures, or other persistent issues arising from the original burn injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a residual condition directly attributable to a past burn injury involving multiple fingers (including the thumb), but the original burn's severity and the precise fingers affected were not specified in the initial encounter. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic sequelae.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning a late effect of the burn.
• Only use when the degree of the original burn and the specific fingers involved are not documented.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).