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

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury affecting the right toe(s), including the nail, where the acute phase of the burn has resolved, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original third-degree burn.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a third-degree burn to their right toe(s) and is now being treated for long-term complications or conditions directly attributable to that past injury. This includes scenarios such as reconstructive surgery for scar revision, physical therapy for contracture management, or ongoing pain management related to the burn.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past third-degree burn of the right toe(s).
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute third-degree burn; use the appropriate acute burn code instead.