Corrosion of second degree of left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting the left wrist, 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 original corrosion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual condition directly attributable to a past second-degree chemical burn of the left wrist. This applies when the initial injury is no longer active but its lasting impact requires ongoing management or evaluation.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a past injury, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree chemical burn of the left wrist.
• Do not use this code for acute or active second-degree chemical burns; those require codes from the acute injury section.