Burn of first degree of right lower leg, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect resulting from a first-degree burn that previously affected the right lower leg. A first-degree burn involves only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blistering, and a sequela indicates a long-term complication or condition arising from that initial injury.

This code is appropriate when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past first-degree burn to the right lower leg, even if the original burn has fully healed. Examples include persistent skin discoloration, scarring, or sensitivity in the area that can be directly attributed to the prior burn.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous first-degree burn of the right lower leg.
• Do not use this code for acute first-degree burns; it is exclusively for sequelae.