Burn 2nd deg mul sites of left lower limb, ex ank/ft, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a second-degree burn affecting multiple areas of the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. This implies the initial burn injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing long-term effects such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original burn.

Apply this code when documenting the long-term consequences or complications of a second-degree burn to the left lower limb (thigh, knee, lower leg) that are no longer acute. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing issues like scar revision, physical therapy for range of motion limitations, or management of chronic discomfort stemming from the original injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the previous second-degree burn of the specified anatomical location.
• Verify that the burn was indeed second-degree and involved multiple sites of the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.