Burn of first degree of right shoulder, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a first-degree burn that previously occurred on the patient's right shoulder. It signifies that the initial burn injury has healed, but there are ongoing issues or residual conditions directly attributable to that burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a healed first-degree burn on their right shoulder. This applies to follow-up encounters for scar tissue, pigment changes, or other persistent effects after the acute burn treatment is complete.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree burn on the right shoulder.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute burn; it is exclusively for late effects.