Corros 2nd deg of unsp site right low limb, ex ank/ft, init

Corrosion of second degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree corrosion (chemical burn) affecting an unspecified area of the patient's right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. This type of injury involves damage through the epidermis and into the dermis, typically presenting with blistering and significant pain.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial encounters involving chemical burns on the right thigh, knee, or lower leg (shin/calf) that are classified as second-degree. This would include injuries from acids, alkalis, or other corrosive substances that have caused partial-thickness skin damage.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a "corrosion" (chemical burn) rather than a thermal burn.
Verify the laterality (right lower limb) and that the injury site excludes the ankle and foot.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.601Corros second deg of unsp site right lower limb, ex ank/ft

T24.601A(current)

Crosswalks

945.20ApproxICD-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