Corrosion of second degree of right palm, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting the palm of the patient's right hand, where the acute injury has healed but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the initial corrosive exposure.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term consequences or late effects of a second-degree chemical burn to the right palm. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing or treating these persistent issues, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the corrosion.
• Do not use this code for acute corrosive injuries; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as scar contracture (e.g., L90.5) or chronic pain (e.g., G89.29), if applicable and documented.