Burn due to unspecified watercraft on fire, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a burn injury sustained when an unspecified type of watercraft was on fire. It indicates that the initial burn event has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to that burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current sequela (e.g., scar contracture, chronic pain, disfigurement, non-healing wound) directly resulting from a burn that occurred on a burning watercraft. This applies when the specific type of watercraft involved in the fire is not documented.

• Always use a secondary code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions, T20-T25 with 7th character S for specific burn sequelae).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the historical burn event on the watercraft.
• Do not use this code for the initial burn encounter; it is exclusively for sequela.