Other burn on board fishing boat, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a burn injury sustained while on a fishing boat. It signifies 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 burn.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient presenting with ongoing issues stemming from a burn injury that occurred on a fishing boat. This applies to situations where the burn itself is no longer active, but its lasting impact requires medical attention, rehabilitation, or management.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture) it describes.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past burn injury on the fishing boat.
• Do not use for acute burn injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.