Burn third degree of unsp single finger except thumb, sqla

This code signifies a third-degree burn affecting a single, unspecified finger (excluding the thumb), where the acute injury has healed, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication related to that burn. This could include scar contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original severe burn.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications of a previously sustained third-degree burn to a single finger (not the thumb). This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing sequelae such as scar revision, physical therapy for range of motion, or management of chronic neuropathic pain directly attributable to the burn.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar contracture, chronic pain).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the third-degree nature of the original burn and its location on a single, non-thumb finger.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the original burn.