Late effect of burn of other extremities

This code signifies a residual condition or complication arising from a burn injury to an extremity other than the upper limb (e.g., lower limb, foot, ankle) that occurred in the past. These late effects can include scarring, contractures, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the healed burn.

Apply this code when documenting a current health problem that is a sequela of a previous burn to a lower extremity or other specified extremity. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to a prior burn event on the affected extremity, indicating that the acute phase of the burn has resolved.

• Always use an additional code to identify the specific nature of the late effect (e.g., 709.2 for scar, 728.85 for contracture).
• Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; it is exclusively for residual conditions.
• Ensure the documentation specifies the affected extremity to differentiate from upper extremity late effects (906.6).