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Code the Residual Scar Before the Healed Burn

Published on Mon Oct 19, 2026

Question: A patient sustained a second-degree skin burn of the right forearm several years ago. The burn has completely healed, but the patient says the resulting scar feels tight and uncomfortable and restricts their elbow movement. The physician evaluates the scar and documents that the limited range of motion is due to post-burn scarring. Should we report a current burn [...]
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