Contact with running hot water, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a previous injury caused by contact with running hot water. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitations that persist after the initial burn wound has healed. It signifies that the original hot water exposure is the underlying cause of the current health issue.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current sequela directly attributable to a past injury from running hot water. This applies to conditions like contractures, keloids, or nerve damage that are a direct consequence of the original burn. It should be assigned when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the residual effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Do not use this code for acute burns from running hot water; those require codes from Chapter 19.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past hot water exposure.