Burn of third degree of left scapular region, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a full-thickness burn to the left shoulder blade area. It indicates that the initial acute burn injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing ongoing problems or complications directly attributable to the burn.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects such as scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations in the left scapular region, where the original injury was a third-degree burn. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues after the acute burn treatment is complete.

• Always use this 'S' (sequela) seventh character for complications or conditions that are a direct result of a healed burn.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code with the correct seventh character for initial, subsequent, or active healing encounters.
• Consider adding an external cause code (V00-Y99) to specify the circumstances of the original burn injury if still relevant for the sequela.