Burn of second degree of left thumb (nail), sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the left thumb, including the nail, where the acute injury has healed but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae might include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual condition stemming from a previously sustained second-degree burn to the left thumb. This applies to follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the chronic effects of the burn, not the initial acute treatment.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture, chronic pain).
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; refer to the acute burn codes for initial encounters.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior burn injury of the left thumb.