Burn of second degree of abdominal wall, sequela

This code signifies a healed second-degree burn injury to the abdominal wall, where the acute phase of the burn has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that prior injury. Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness during the acute phase.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term complications or sequelae arising from a previously sustained second-degree burn of the abdominal wall. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, or functional limitations directly attributable to the healed burn. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment for the burn itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous burn injury of the abdominal wall.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the residual effect of a past injury.