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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a first-degree corrosion (chemical burn) affecting an unspecified area of the patient's left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. First-degree corrosions are characterized by superficial damage to the epidermis, presenting as redness and mild pain without blistering.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a superficial chemical burn on the left leg (e.g., thigh, knee, calf) that is not the initial treatment encounter. This includes subsequent evaluations, wound care, or monitoring of healing.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care after the initial treatment.
Ensure the documentation specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
Confirm the laterality is "left" and the anatomical site excludes the ankle and foot.

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Code Hierarchy

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

T24.502D(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