Burn 1st deg mult sites of right lower limb, ex ank/ft, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a first-degree burn that affected multiple areas of the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. These sequelae could include persistent skin discoloration, scarring, or sensitivity that developed after the initial burn injury healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of residual conditions directly attributable to a first-degree burn on multiple sites of the right lower limb (e.g., thigh, knee, calf), excluding the ankle and foot. This applies when the initial burn has healed, and the current encounter addresses a lasting consequence.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is being treated for a complication or late effect of an injury, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "first degree" and "multiple sites" within the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for the long-term effects.