Burn of second degree of right upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn injury to the right upper arm, where the acute phase of the burn has healed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or nerve damage resulting from the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a second-degree burn to the right upper arm, occurring after the initial healing process is complete. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term complications, rehabilitation, or surgical interventions for burn-related sequelae.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., hypertrophic scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original second-degree burn of the right upper arm.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for conditions arising from the healed burn.