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

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

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies a full-thickness burn affecting the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot regions. A third-degree burn involves destruction of the epidermis and dermis, extending into subcutaneous tissue, and often presents with a dry, leathery appearance and absent sensation.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with a severe burn to the left thigh, knee, or calf that has penetrated all layers of the skin. It is used when the specific anatomical site within the lower limb (e.g., thigh vs. calf) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left" lower limb and excludes the ankle and foot.
Confirm the burn is indeed third-degree and not a lesser severity.
Verify this is the initial encounter for the burn treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.302Burn third deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.302A(current)

Crosswalks

945.50ApproxICD-9 945.40ApproxICD-9 945.30ApproxICD-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 T24.00