Burn of third degree of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a deep, full-thickness burn injury to the left foot that has progressed beyond the initial healing phase, resulting in lasting complications or conditions. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, contractures, nerve damage, or functional impairment directly attributable to the original third-degree burn.

This code is appropriate for documenting the long-term effects or residual conditions stemming from a third-degree burn of the left foot, even if the original burn has healed. It should be used when the patient is being treated for a complication or late effect of the burn, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication being treated (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous third-degree burn of the left foot.
• Do not use this code for acute burn treatment; it is exclusively for late effects.