Burn 1st deg mult sites of unsp lower limb, ex ank/ft, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting multiple areas of the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot, that is being treated after the initial encounter. The burn has damaged only the outermost layer of skin, characterized by redness and mild pain without blistering. The specific location on the lower limb, such as the thigh or calf, is not specified.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a first-degree burn to multiple, unspecified sites of the lower limb (e.g., thigh, calf). This includes wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress after the initial injury. It is appropriate when the burn is not to the ankle or foot.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the burn.
Verify the burn is explicitly documented as first-degree and affects multiple, unspecified sites of the lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Confirm the laterality (left, right, bilateral) is not specified in the documentation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.199Burn first deg mult sites of unsp lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.199D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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