Burn first deg of unsp site left lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

Burn of first degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting only the outermost layer of skin (epidermis) on the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The burn presents with redness and mild pain but no blistering or skin breakage.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial encounters involving minor thermal injuries, such as a mild sunburn or brief contact with a hot object, to the left thigh, knee, or calf. This is appropriate when the exact location within this region is not specified in the documentation.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "first degree" and "left lower limb, except ankle and foot."
Confirm this is the patient's initial treatment for the burn.
Do not use for burns with blistering, partial-thickness, or full-thickness involvement.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.102Burn first deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.102A(current)

Crosswalks

945.10ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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