Burn third deg of unsp site right low limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Burn of third degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a full-thickness burn affecting an unspecified area of the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and often subcutaneous tissue, resulting in a dry, leathery appearance and typically painless due to nerve damage.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters related to the management of a third-degree burn on the right thigh, knee, or calf. This includes wound care, debridement, skin grafting procedures, or monitoring for complications during the healing phase after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a third-degree burn and the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the burn.
Always code the extent of the burn (e.g., T31.-) in conjunction with this code to provide a complete clinical picture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.301Burn third deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.301D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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