Burn due to other unpowered watercraft on fire, sequela

This code indicates a burn injury that occurred as a result of an unpowered watercraft (e.g., canoe, kayak, rowboat) catching fire, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of the long-term effects or complications of that burn. This is not for the initial encounter of the burn, but for subsequent care related to its sequelae.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a burn from an unpowered watercraft fire, and the current encounter addresses conditions directly resulting from that burn, such as scar contractures, chronic pain, or reconstructive surgery. It is appropriate for any visit after the initial treatment of the acute burn.

• Always use in conjunction with a burn code (T20-T31) to specify the type, site, and extent of the burn.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the original burn incident involving an unpowered watercraft fire.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute burn itself; this code is exclusively for sequelae.