Corros unsp deg mult sites of r low limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a chemical burn (corrosion) affecting multiple areas of the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The severity of the burn is not specified, indicating it could range from superficial to full thickness. This diagnosis is for a patient receiving follow-up care for this injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of a chemical burn to various sites on the right lower leg (e.g., thigh, knee, calf, shin), but not involving the ankle or foot. This includes wound care, debridement, or other ongoing management after the initial encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "multiple sites" on the right lower limb and explicitly excludes the ankle and foot.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care (subsequent encounter) as indicated by the 7th character "D".
Code the specific corrosive agent if known, using an external cause code (e.g., T51-T65) in addition to this diagnosis.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.491Corros unsp deg mult sites of right lower limb, ex ank/ft

T24.491D(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