Burn unsp deg mult sites of right low limb, ex ank/ft, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a burn of unknown severity affecting various areas of the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. It indicates that the acute burn injury has healed, but residual issues such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributed to a past burn injury on the right lower limb (thigh, knee, lower leg) where the original burn degree was not specified. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic sequelae after the initial burn treatment is complete.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous burn and specifies the right lower limb, excluding ankle/foot.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the residual effect of a healed injury.