Burn due to other powered watercraft on fire, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or residual effect resulting from a burn injury sustained due to a fire on a powered watercraft other than a jet ski. This could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original burn. The initial acute burn injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are now being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when documenting the treatment or evaluation of a patient experiencing a current health problem that is a direct consequence of a burn previously sustained from a fire on a powered watercraft (e.g., motorboat, yacht, speedboat). This is appropriate for follow-up care related to the burn's lasting impact, not the initial acute injury.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Do not use for the initial encounter of the acute burn injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past burn event from a powered watercraft fire.