Corrosion of unspecified degree of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a past corrosive chemical burn to the right wrist. The original burn's severity is not specified, but the code signifies that the patient is now experiencing a lasting issue directly attributable to that injury.

Use this code when documenting a current condition of the right wrist that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained corrosive chemical burn. This applies when the acute phase of the original burn has passed, and the patient presents with a chronic or permanent sequela, such as scarring, contracture, or nerve damage.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current wrist condition to a past corrosive burn.
• Do not use for acute corrosive burns; this code is exclusively for sequelae.