Burn due to canoe or kayak on fire, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a burn injury sustained when a canoe or kayak was on fire. It indicates that the burn itself is no longer an active injury but has led to persistent issues requiring ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic scar, contracture, nerve damage, or other lasting sequela directly attributable to a burn from a burning canoe or kayak. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these residual effects, long after the initial burn has healed.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past burn injury from the specified watercraft.
• Do not use for acute burn injuries; those require codes from the T20-T31 range.