Corrosion of third degree of right elbow, sequela

This code signifies a deep, full-thickness tissue injury to the right elbow, specifically a third-degree burn, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect of that burn. This type of corrosion involves damage through all layers of the skin and potentially underlying tissues.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a previously sustained third-degree corrosion to the right elbow. This includes scenarios such as scar contractures, chronic pain, non-healing ulcers, or functional limitations directly resulting from the original injury, after the initial healing phase is complete.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Only use for conditions that are a direct consequence of the healed third-degree corrosion.
• Distinguish from active, acute corrosion, which would use codes without the "S" seventh character.