Corrosion of first degree of right palm, sequela

This code signifies a first-degree burn to the palm of the right hand caused by a corrosive substance, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly resulting from that initial burn. This indicates a superficial injury affecting only the epidermis, but the "sequela" aspect means the current encounter addresses a long-term effect.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a first-degree chemical burn to their right palm and is now experiencing a late effect such as scarring, pigment changes, or chronic pain directly attributable to that past injury. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing the management of these persistent issues after the initial healing phase.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous corrosive burn.
• Confirm the burn was explicitly described as "first degree" and located on the "right palm."
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a complication or residual effect of the original injury.