Burn of third degree of left ankle, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a third-degree burn that previously affected the left ankle. It indicates that the acute burn injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing long-term effects such as scarring, contractures, or chronic pain directly attributable to the original severe burn.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left ankle sustained a full-thickness burn in the past, and they are now presenting with complications or ongoing issues related to that healed injury. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing reconstructive surgery, physical therapy for range of motion limitations, or management of chronic pain stemming from the original third-degree burn.

• Always sequence this sequela code after any current acute condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous third-degree burn of the left ankle.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for residual effects.