Burn of third degree of right ankle, sequela

This code indicates a third-degree burn injury to the right ankle that has resulted in a long-term complication or late effect. A third-degree burn involves full-thickness destruction of the skin and underlying tissue. The "sequela" designation signifies that the acute burn has healed, but residual issues such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a complication directly attributable to a previously sustained third-degree burn of the right ankle. This includes follow-up visits for scar revision, management of chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the burn. Do not use this code for the initial acute burn injury.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior third-degree burn of the right ankle.
• Verify the burn was indeed third-degree and located on the right ankle, as laterality and depth are crucial for accurate coding.