Burn of second degree of left lower leg, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic complication resulting from a second-degree burn to the left lower leg. It indicates that the acute burn injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a long-term effect such as scarring, contracture, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original burn.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela of a past second-degree burn to their left lower leg. This includes follow-up visits for managing burn scars, addressing limited range of motion due to contractures, or treating persistent neuropathic pain in the affected area.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous burn injury of the left lower leg.
• Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; use the appropriate acute burn code for initial encounters.