Contact with hot saucepan or skillet, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a previous burn injury caused by contact with a hot saucepan or skillet. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects, such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain, are still present and require ongoing management.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., scar tissue, limited range of motion, nerve damage) directly attributable to a past burn from a hot saucepan or skillet. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic issues, rather than the initial acute burn treatment.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions and fibrosis of skin, M24.5 for contracture of joint).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past burn from a hot saucepan or skillet.
• Do not use for the initial acute burn injury; refer to T20-T32 series for acute burns.