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

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

📋Clinical Description

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

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters related to a third-degree burn on the left thigh, knee, or calf. This includes visits for wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or monitoring of healing after the initial acute treatment. It is appropriate when the patient is receiving active treatment for the burn, but it is not the initial encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as third-degree and located on the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the burn.
Always code the specific burn site if known; this code is for an unspecified site within the left lower limb (excluding ankle/foot).

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Code Hierarchy

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

T24.302D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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