Burn unsp deg mult sites of left lower limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Burn of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a burn affecting several areas of the patient's left leg, excluding the ankle and foot, where the depth of the burn is not specified. This diagnosis is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for the burn after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent visits related to a left lower limb burn (excluding ankle/foot) that involved multiple sites, and the burn degree was not documented or is unknown. This includes wound care, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications during the healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for this burn.
Verify that the burn location is specifically the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot, and involves multiple sites.
Only use this code if the burn degree is truly unspecified in the medical record. If a degree is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.092Burn unsp deg mult sites of left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.092D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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