Burn of third degree of left axilla, sequela

This code signifies a full-thickness burn injury affecting the left armpit region, where all layers of the skin, and potentially underlying tissue, have been destroyed. The "S" suffix indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial burn injury, after the acute phase of healing has concluded.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term consequence or late effect stemming from a third-degree burn to the left axilla. Examples include chronic pain, contractures, scarring that impairs function, or non-healing ulcers that are directly attributable to the original burn. This code is not for the initial acute burn treatment.

• Always ensure the "S" suffix is appended for sequela codes, indicating a late effect.
• Code any associated functional impairment or specific complication (e.g., contracture, chronic pain) with additional, more specific ICD-10-CM codes.
• Do not use this code for active, acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code for the initial encounter.