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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a burn injury affecting multiple, unspecified areas of the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The burn degree is not specified, indicating that the provider did not document the depth of the burn (e.g., first, second, or third degree). This is for the initial treatment of the burn.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a burn to various locations on the lower leg or thigh, where the specific degree of the burn is not documented. This is appropriate when the exact sites on the lower limb are not individually specified, but multiple areas are involved.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "unspecified degree" or lacks specific burn depth information.
Verify that the burn involves multiple sites of the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific burn injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.099Burn unsp deg mult sites of unsp lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.099A(current)

Crosswalks

945.09ApproxICD-9 945.09ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T24Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.0Burn of unsp degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.00Burn of unsp degree of unsp site lower limb, except ank/ft T24.001