Exposure to flames in controlled fire, not in bldg, subs

This code indicates that a patient is being treated for an injury sustained from direct contact with flames in a controlled outdoor fire, such as a campfire or bonfire, during a follow-up visit. The initial injury occurred outside of a building or other constructed enclosure.

Use this code when a patient presents for subsequent care (e.g., wound check, dressing change, physical therapy) related to burns or other injuries caused by a controlled outdoor flame. This applies to situations like a patient returning to the clinic after being burned by a backyard fire pit or a controlled agricultural burn.

• Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury.
• Verify the fire was controlled and occurred outdoors, not within a structure.
• Pair with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for backyard) to specify the place of occurrence.