Burn of second degree of left ankle, sequela

This code indicates a second-degree burn affecting the left ankle, where the burn itself is no longer an active injury but has resulted in a long-term complication or residual condition. This could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or other persistent issues stemming from the original burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current sequela directly attributable to a past second-degree burn on their left ankle. This applies to follow-up encounters for managing chronic conditions or complications that arose after the initial burn healed. Do not use for the initial treatment of the acute burn.

• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree burn of the left ankle.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial burn.