Burn 3rd deg mu sites of left lower limb, ex ank/ft, sqla

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a full-thickness burn affecting multiple areas of the patient's left lower extremity, excluding the ankle and foot. This implies damage extending through all layers of the skin, potentially involving underlying tissue, with the acute phase of the injury having passed. The sequela could include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a third-degree burn that occurred in the past on multiple sites of the left lower limb, but not involving the ankle or foot. This applies to follow-up visits for scar revision, management of chronic pain, or rehabilitation due to the burn's lasting impact.

• Always use an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the original burn injury, if known.
• Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; instead, select an acute burn code from the T20-T25 range.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "late effect" and identifies the left lower limb (excluding ankle/foot) as the affected area with multiple sites involved.