Burn of unsp degree of trunk, unspecified site, sequela

This code signifies a burn injury to the torso that has healed, leaving behind a residual condition or complication. The original burn's severity (e.g., first, second, or third degree) and the precise location on the trunk are not specified. This code is used when the patient is being treated for a long-term effect of the burn, rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (late effect) of a burn to the trunk, such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain, after the initial burn wound has closed. This is appropriate when the medical record does not provide details about the original burn's depth or specific anatomical site on the torso. It should be used for follow-up care related to the lasting impact of the burn.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Avoid using this code for acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate acute burn codes (T21.xxxA).
• If the degree and site of the original burn are known, use a more specific sequela code from the T21 category.