Late effect of burns of other specified sites

This code signifies a residual condition or complication that arises as a direct result of a burn injury to a specific body site, excluding those of the eye, respiratory tract, or internal organs. These late effects manifest after the acute phase of the burn has resolved, often months or years later.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or persistent health problem directly attributable to a past burn injury on a specified external body area. Documentation should clearly link the current condition (e.g., scar contracture, chronic pain, disfigurement, non-healing ulcer) to a previously sustained burn, specifying the affected site.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific late effect (e.g., scar, contracture).
• Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Ensure the medical record clearly states the anatomical site of the original burn and its connection to the current late effect.