Burn of unsp degree of unspecified scapular region, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a burn of an unknown severity that affected an unspecified area of the shoulder blade region. It signifies that the acute burn injury has healed, but residual problems or conditions related to that burn are now present.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, scar tissue, contracture, or other persistent issue directly attributable to a past burn on the scapular region, where the original burn's depth was not specified. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the burn is no longer being treated.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Avoid using this code for active, acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for late effects.
• Query the provider for more specific burn degree and site if possible, to use a more precise code.