Burn of unspecified degree of left upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an unspecified degree burn to the patient's left upper arm. It indicates that the initial burn injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual problems such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain directly attributable to that past burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained burn to the left upper arm, after the acute phase of the burn has resolved. This applies to follow-up visits addressing issues like scar revision, physical therapy for range of motion limitations, or management of neuropathic pain stemming from the old burn.

• 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 prior burn of the left upper arm.
• Do not use for active, healing burns; this code is exclusively for late effects.