Burn 2nd deg of unsp site left lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting an unspecified area of the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blistering, pain, and redness.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a partial-thickness burn on their left thigh, knee, or calf, and the specific location within that region is not documented. This applies to new injuries or exacerbations of existing burns.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" lower limb and excludes ankle/foot.
Confirm the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree or partial-thickness.
The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the burn.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.202Burn second deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.202A(current)

Crosswalks

945.20ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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