Burn of 2nd deg mul right fingers (nail), inc thumb, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic condition resulting from a second-degree burn affecting multiple fingers, including the thumb, on the right hand. The burn involved the nail or nail bed, and the current presentation is a long-term consequence of that injury, such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., scar tissue, limited range of motion, chronic pain, nail deformity) directly attributable to a previously sustained second-degree burn of multiple right fingers, including the thumb. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the acute burn has healed, and the patient is dealing with the lasting effects.

• Always use a seventh character 'S' for sequela when the acute burn has healed and the patient is being treated for the residual effects.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior burn injury of the specified anatomical site.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; instead, refer to the appropriate acute burn codes.