Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified forearm, sequela

This code signifies a healed burn injury of an unspecified degree on an unspecified forearm, where the burn itself is no longer acute but its lasting effects (e.g., scarring, contracture, pain) are currently being treated or evaluated. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a complication or residual condition directly attributable to a past burn event.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care or treatment of a long-term sequela resulting from a burn to the forearm, and the specific degree or laterality of the original burn is not documented. This is appropriate for managing chronic pain, scar revision, or functional limitations stemming from a prior forearm burn.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture, chronic pain).
• Avoid using this code for acute burns; use the appropriate acute burn codes (T20-T25) for initial treatment.
• Seek clarification from the provider if the degree, laterality, or specific site of the forearm burn can be identified for more precise coding.