Burn of first degree of right toe(s) (nail), sequela

This code signifies a first-degree burn affecting the right toe(s) or toenail(s) where the acute injury has healed, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that burn. First-degree burns are superficial, involving only the epidermis, and typically present with redness and mild pain without blistering.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or sequela directly attributable to a previously sustained first-degree burn on the right toe(s) or toenail(s). This applies to follow-up encounters for issues like persistent discoloration, scarring, or nail deformities resulting from the initial burn.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior first-degree burn of the right toe(s).
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute burn; use an acute burn code instead.