Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of right wrs/hnd, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications resulting from a second-degree chemical burn that affected multiple areas of the patient's right wrist and hand. These sequelae could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional impairment that persists after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual conditions directly attributable to a past second-degree chemical burn of the right wrist and hand. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic issues, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the original injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous chemical burn of the right wrist and hand.
• Do not use this code for acute chemical burns; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code from the T20-T32 range.