Corros 1st deg of unsp site left lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

Corrosion of first degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn injury, specifically a first-degree corrosion, affecting an unspecified area of the patient's left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. This type of injury typically involves only the outermost layer of skin, presenting with redness and mild pain but no blistering.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with a first-degree chemical burn to their left thigh, knee, or calf. This would include scenarios such as a splash of a mild acidic or alkaline substance causing only erythema and discomfort.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
Verify the laterality is "left" and the anatomical site is within the lower limb but excludes the ankle and foot.
The "A" seventh character indicates this is the initial encounter for this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.502Corros first deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.502A(current)

Crosswalks

945.10ApproxICD-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