Corrosion of unspecified degree of right palm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a chemical burn (corrosion) that affected the palm of the patient's right hand. The original severity of the chemical burn is not specified. This diagnosis indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues persist.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition directly attributable to a chemical burn of the right palm that occurred in the past. This includes scenarios where the patient presents with scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations as a direct consequence of the original corrosion injury. It is used after the acute phase of the burn has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Do not use this code for acute chemical burns; use the appropriate acute corrosion code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past chemical burn of the right palm.