Corrosion of first degree of left shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a first-degree corrosion (chemical burn) affecting the left shoulder, where the acute injury has healed, but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae might include scarring, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other long-term consequences directly attributable to the initial chemical exposure.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications of a healed first-degree chemical burn to the left shoulder. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the patient is being treated for chronic issues stemming from the original corrosion, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree corrosion of the left shoulder.
• Do not use this code for acute chemical burns; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., pain, scar contracture) to provide a complete clinical picture.