T24.139S
ICD-10-CMThis code signifies a healed or residual effect from a first-degree burn that previously affected an unspecified lower leg. It indicates that the acute burn injury has resolved, but there are lasting consequences or late effects, such as scarring, pigment changes, or chronic pain, directly attributable to the original burn.
This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or sequela stemming from a first-degree burn to the lower leg. This would include follow-up visits for scar management, persistent discomfort, or cosmetic concerns related to a burn that occurred in the past. It should be used after the acute phase of the burn has passed.
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