Other burn on board passenger vessel, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a burn injury sustained by a passenger while on board a vessel other than a merchant ship, fishing boat, or warship. This could include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original burn. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the acute phase of the burn has passed, and the patient is now being treated for its lasting consequences.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing chronic conditions or permanent impairments due to a burn that occurred as a passenger on a recreational boat, cruise ship, or similar non-commercial vessel. This is appropriate for encounters where the primary focus is managing the long-term effects, rather than the initial burn treatment.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that specifies the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original burn injury on the specified type of vessel.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute burn.