Corrosion of second degree of right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn (corrosion) affecting the right wrist, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly resulting from that burn. These sequelae could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for the management of a long-term effect or complication stemming from a previously sustained second-degree chemical burn to the right wrist. This is appropriate when the initial burn injury itself is no longer active or being treated, but its lasting impact is the focus of the current visit.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree corrosion of the right wrist.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute second-degree corrosion; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., scar, contracture) to provide a complete clinical picture.