Burn second degree of unsp mult fngr, not inc thumb, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a second-degree burn affecting multiple fingers, excluding the thumb, where the specific finger(s) involved are not documented. A second-degree burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, often presenting with blistering and pain. The "sequela" designation indicates that the acute injury has passed, and the code is used for long-term complications or effects.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or complication directly resulting from a past second-degree burn to multiple fingers (excluding the thumb), and the specific fingers affected are not specified in the medical record. Examples include scar tissue formation, contractures, or chronic pain attributed to the old burn injury. It should be used for follow-up care related to the burn's lasting impact.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the burn is a "sequela" or describes a chronic condition resulting from a past burn.
• Verify that the burn involved multiple fingers, but specifically excluded the thumb, and the exact fingers are unspecified.
• Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; instead, select an appropriate acute burn code with the correct seventh character.