Burn 1st deg of unsp site right lower limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Burn of first degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting the outer layer of skin (epidermis) on an unspecified area of the patient's right leg, excluding the ankle and foot. There is no blistering or skin loss associated with a first-degree burn.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed first-degree burn to the right lower limb (excluding ankle/foot). This includes subsequent evaluations, wound care, or monitoring of healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "first degree" and "right lower limb, except ankle and foot."
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
Do not use for initial treatment of the burn; a different seventh character would be required.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.101Burn first deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.101D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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 T24.001Burn unsp deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft T24.001A