Refer to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines I.C.19.d.8, which states: When appropriate, both a code for a current burn or corrosion with 7th character ________ and a burn or corrosion code with 7th character "S" may be assigned on the same record (when both a current burn and sequelae of an old burn exist).

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According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines I.C.19.d.8, when both a current burn and sequelae of an old burn exist, a code for a current burn or corrosion with 7th character "A" or "D" and a burn or corrosion code with 7th character "S" may be assigned on the same record. Therefore, the best choice is B, which includes both "A" and "D" as options for the current burn code.