Burn of second degree of unspecified lower leg, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic complication resulting from a second-degree burn that previously affected an unspecified lower leg. It indicates that the acute burn injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a long-term effect, such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain, directly attributable to the burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a prior second-degree burn to the lower leg, and the specific lower leg (right or left) is not documented. This applies to follow-up encounters for burn-related sequelae long after the initial burn treatment.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions, M24.57- for contracture of joint).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree burn of the lower leg.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment or when the burn is still in the healing phase.