Burn of unspecified degree of buttock, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a burn of the buttock, where the original burn's depth (degree) was not documented. It signifies that the patient is presenting for treatment of a condition directly attributable to a past burn injury to this specific body area.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition, such as scarring, contracture, chronic pain, or disfigurement, that is a direct consequence of a burn to the buttock that occurred in the past. This applies when the medical record does not specify whether the original burn was first, second, or third degree.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous burn of the buttock.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute burn.