Burn of third degree of left thigh, sequela

This code signifies a healed third-degree burn on the patient's left thigh, where the burn itself is no longer acute but has left behind lasting effects. These sequelae can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations resulting from the original deep tissue damage.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or complication that is directly attributable to a previously sustained third-degree burn on their left thigh. This applies to follow-up visits for scar revision, management of chronic pain from the burn, or treatment of contractures impacting mobility.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the old third-degree burn on the left thigh.
• This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., L90.5 for scar, M24.552 for contracture of left hip).
• Do not use this code for acute burns; it is exclusively for the late effects or complications of a healed burn.