Burn second degree of single r finger except thumb, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a second-degree burn that affected a single finger on the right hand, excluding the thumb. It indicates that the acute phase of the burn has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain related to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term consequences or complications of a previously sustained second-degree burn to a right-hand finger (excluding the thumb). This would be appropriate for follow-up visits addressing scar tissue management, functional limitations, or persistent symptoms directly attributable to the old burn.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the laterality (right hand) and the specific finger involved (not the thumb).
• Verify that the burn was indeed second-degree and that the encounter is for a sequela, not an active burn.