Burn first degree of unsp single finger except thumb, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a first-degree burn to any single finger (excluding the thumb), where the specific finger is not documented. First-degree burns affect only the outermost layer of skin, causing redness and mild pain, but no blistering. A sequela indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but there are lasting effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a previously sustained first-degree burn on an unspecified single finger. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase, where the burn itself is no longer acute but its impact (e.g., scarring, altered sensation) is being addressed.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when reporting a healed burn with residual effects.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the burn is first-degree and affects a single, unspecified finger (not the thumb).
• Avoid using this code for acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code with the correct seventh character for initial or subsequent encounters.