Corrosion of third degree of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a third-degree chemical burn (corrosion) affecting the right shoulder, where the acute injury has healed, but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional impairment resulting from the original severe chemical exposure.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual condition directly attributable to a third-degree chemical burn of the right shoulder that occurred in the past. It should be used after the initial acute phase of the burn has concluded and treatment is focused on managing the lasting effects.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) to identify the circumstances of the corrosion, even for sequela codes.
• Do not use this code for acute or active third-degree chemical burns; use the appropriate acute corrosion code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as scar contracture (e.g., L90.5) or chronic pain (e.g., G89.29), if documented.