Burn of left eye and adnexa, part unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a burn injury affecting the left eye and its surrounding structures (adnexa), where the specific part of the eye or adnexa involved is not documented. It indicates that the burn is no longer an active injury but rather a long-term consequence or complication of a past burn event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or complication directly resulting from a previous burn to the left eye or its adnexa. This applies when the original burn has healed, but its lasting effects, such as scarring, vision impairment, or eyelid deformities, are being treated or evaluated.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to a past burn injury of the left eye.
• This "S" (sequela) encounter code should be used for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the burn has passed.
• Do not use this code for active, acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate acute burn codes.