Corrosion of first degree of unspecified axilla, sequela

This code signifies a first-degree burn (corrosion) affecting the axillary region, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. A first-degree burn involves only the epidermis, presenting with redness, pain, and no blistering, and in this case, it represents a long-term complication or late effect of the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a current condition that is a residual effect of a first-degree burn to an unspecified axilla, and the original burn has healed. This applies when the patient is presenting for treatment of a scar, contracture, or other persistent issue directly resulting from the initial burn.

• Always seek to clarify the specific axilla (left or right) if possible to use a more precise code.
• This "S" encounter code indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of the burn, not the acute burn itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree axillary burn.