Burn of second degree of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the left foot, specifically indicating a sequela. A sequela means the burn itself is no longer acute, but the patient is experiencing a late effect or complication directly resulting from the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained second-degree burn to their left foot. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, or other long-term complications after the initial burn has healed.

• Always code the specific sequela condition first, followed by this code to indicate the etiology.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior burn injury.
• Verify the burn was indeed second-degree and located on the left foot.