Burn of second degree of right palm, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the right palm, where the acute injury has healed, but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae might include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose right palm previously sustained a second-degree burn, and they are now presenting with long-term consequences of that injury. This is appropriate for managing chronic issues directly attributable to the healed burn, rather than the initial acute treatment phase.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when the patient is seen for complications or late effects of a healed burn.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree burn of the right palm.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute burn or for routine follow-up without documented sequelae.