Burn of first degree of unspecified shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a first-degree burn that previously affected an unspecified shoulder. It indicates that the acute phase of the burn injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or consequence related to that burn.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, scar, or other lasting effect directly attributable to a first-degree burn of an unspecified shoulder that occurred in the past. This would be used for follow-up care related to the burn's long-term impact, not the initial injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the link between the current condition and the prior first-degree burn.
• Avoid using this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for residual effects.