Burn unsp deg mult sites of left lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

Burn of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a burn injury affecting various areas of the patient's left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The severity of the burn (e.g., first, second, or third degree) is not specified. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for the first time with burns on multiple, non-contiguous sites of the left leg or thigh, and the medical record does not specify the burn depth. Examples include a patient with scattered burns on the left calf and left thigh from a splash injury, where the degree of burn is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "multiple sites" within the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the burn. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
If the burn degree is documented, a more specific code should be selected.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.092Burn unsp deg mult sites of left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.092A(current)

Crosswalks

945.09ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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