Burn of unsp deg mult sites of unsp wrist and hand, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a burn of unknown severity that affected multiple areas of the wrist and hand. The original burn injury has healed, but residual issues such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain persist.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing ongoing problems directly attributable to a previously sustained burn to the wrist and hand, where the specific degree of the initial burn was not recorded or is unknown. This is used after the acute phase of the burn treatment has concluded.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when reporting late effects of burns.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past burn injury of the wrist and hand.
• Avoid using this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for chronic or residual conditions.