Burn of second degree of unsp scapular region, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting an unspecified area of the scapular region, indicating a healed injury with residual effects or complications. A second-degree burn involves the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and potential scarring. The "sequela" designation means the burn itself is no longer acute, but its long-term consequences are being addressed.

Utilize this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a second-degree burn to the scapular region and is now presenting with a complication or residual condition directly attributable to that past burn. Examples include scar contracture, chronic pain, or functional limitations stemming from the healed burn. This code is not for the initial treatment of an acute burn.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture, chronic pain).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past burn injury.
• Do not use for active, acute burns; refer to the T22.269A or T22.269D codes for initial or subsequent encounters of an acute burn.