Burn of first degree of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a first-degree burn that previously affected the right wrist. A first-degree burn involves only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blistering, and the sequela indicates a long-term consequence such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain after the acute injury has resolved.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct result of a past first-degree burn to the right wrist. This includes follow-up care for scar management, assessment of limited range of motion, or persistent discomfort attributed to the old burn injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the burn has passed and the current treatment addresses the lasting effects.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions, M24.5 for contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree burn of the right wrist.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for residual effects.