Burn of third degree of right foot, sequela

This code signifies a third-degree burn on the patient's right foot, indicating full-thickness tissue destruction affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers. The "S" character denotes that this encounter is for the sequelae, or late effects, of the original burn injury, rather than the initial treatment of the acute burn.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of complications or long-term issues directly resulting from a previously sustained third-degree burn to their right foot. This includes conditions like scar contractures, chronic pain, non-healing ulcers, or functional impairment requiring ongoing management after the acute burn has healed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "late effect" to justify the seventh character "S."
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute third-degree burn; instead, use the appropriate acute burn code.
• Code any associated complications (e.g., scar contracture, chronic pain) separately in addition to this sequela code.