Burn first degree of single r finger except thumb, sqla

This code indicates a healed first-degree burn affecting a single finger on the right hand, excluding the thumb, where the burn has resulted in a lasting effect or complication. A first-degree burn involves only the outermost layer of skin, causing redness and pain, but no blistering. The "sequela" designation signifies that the acute injury has resolved, but there are residual issues related to the burn.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence of a first-degree burn to a single right finger (not the thumb), such as permanent discoloration, altered sensation, or minor scar tissue formation. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic effects, not for the initial acute burn treatment. It should be applied when the acute phase of the burn has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting impact.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to describe the circumstances of the burn.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or a chronic condition resulting from the burn, rather than an active burn.
• Verify the affected digit is a single right finger, excluding the thumb, and that the burn was indeed first-degree.