Burn due to water-skis on fire, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a burn injury sustained when water skis were ablaze. It indicates that the acute phase of the burn has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects such as scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for patients presenting with sequelae of a burn injury, where the initial burn occurred due to water skis being on fire. It should be used when the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences of the burn, rather than the initial acute injury. Examples include surgical revision of burn scars, physical therapy for contractures, or ongoing pain management related to the burn.

• Always assign 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 original burn incident involving water skis on fire.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute burn injury; it is exclusively for late effects.