Burn 2nd deg mul sites of right lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting several areas of the patient's right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and dermis, typically presenting with blistering, pain, and redness.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with multiple second-degree burns on their right thigh, knee, or calf. This is appropriate for acute burn injuries requiring initial evaluation and treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "multiple sites" within the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Verify the burn is explicitly documented as second-degree.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for the burn injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.291Burn of 2nd deg mul sites of right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.291A(current)

Crosswalks

945.29ApproxICD-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