Burn of first degree of right forearm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a first-degree burn to the right forearm. It indicates that the initial burn injury has resolved, but there are lasting effects or complications directly attributable to that burn.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence of a superficial burn to the right forearm, such as scarring, pigment changes, or chronic pain. It should be used after the acute phase of the burn has passed and the patient is being treated for the sequela.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree burn of the right forearm.
• The 7th character "S" indicates sequela and is mandatory for this code.