Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a burn of unknown severity that affected an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the acute burn injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past burn.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as scar contractures, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage in the wrist that are a direct consequence of a previous burn, and the original burn degree and specific wrist (left or right) were not documented or are unknown. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current wrist condition to a past burn injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for residual effects.