Burn of second degree of right axilla, sequela

This diagnosis code indicates a second-degree burn affecting the right armpit area, where the acute injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications. These sequelae could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original burn.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for long-term consequences of a second-degree burn to their right axilla, after the initial burn has healed. It should be used when the focus of the visit is managing or addressing these persistent issues, rather than the acute burn itself.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies the right axilla and the second-degree nature of the original burn.
• The "S" seventh character signifies a sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a healed burn.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., contracture, scar) in addition to this code to provide a complete clinical picture.