Burn third degree of single l finger except thumb, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a full-thickness burn affecting a single finger on the left hand, excluding the thumb. The burn has damaged all layers of the skin and potentially underlying tissue, and the patient is now presenting with a long-term complication or effect of that injury. This could include scarring, contracture, or chronic pain.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (late effect) of a third-degree burn to a single left finger (excluding the thumb). This would apply to follow-up visits where the primary reason for the encounter is related to the lasting impact of the burn, such as scar revision, management of limited range of motion, or chronic neuropathic pain. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute burn.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to describe the circumstances of the burn.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "late effect" and identifies the specific left finger (excluding thumb) affected.
• Do not use this code for current, active burn treatment; use the acute burn codes (T23.32-).