Burn of first degree of right foot, sequela

This code indicates a first-degree burn affecting the right foot, where the burn itself is no longer acute but has left a lasting effect or complication. First-degree burns involve only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), causing redness and mild pain without blistering. The "sequela" designation signifies that the current encounter is for a condition or complication resulting from this past burn.

Use this code when a patient presents for treatment of a long-term consequence directly attributable to a resolved first-degree burn on their right foot. This could include persistent discoloration, altered sensation, or minor scar tissue formation that requires ongoing management. It is appropriate when the initial burn has healed, but its residual effects are the focus of the current visit.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., pain, scar, discoloration).
• Do not use this code for an acute burn; use the appropriate acute burn code from the T20-T32 range.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past first-degree burn of the right foot.