Burn of third degree of right forearm, sequela

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury to the right forearm, indicating damage through all layers of the skin, including subcutaneous tissue. The "sequela" designation means this code is used to report a condition that is a late effect or complication resulting from a previous third-degree burn, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting long-term complications or residual conditions directly attributable to a past third-degree burn of the right forearm. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, or functional limitations that persist after the initial burn has healed. This code is not for the initial treatment of the acute burn.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior third-degree burn of the right forearm.
• Do not use for current, active burn treatment; refer to acute burn codes for those encounters.