Burn 2nd deg mul sites of left lower limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Burn of second degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

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

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing, for second-degree burns on various non-contiguous sites of the left leg or thigh. This applies after the initial treatment of the burn has already occurred.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "multiple sites" within the left lower limb (excluding ankle/foot) and a second-degree burn.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
Confirm the laterality is explicitly documented as "left" to avoid coding errors.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.292Burn of 2nd deg mul sites of left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.292D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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