Burn 1st deg mult sites of right lower limb, ex ank/ft, init

Burn of first degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn, characterized by redness and pain without blistering, affecting various areas of the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. It indicates that the burn is a new injury currently undergoing active treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a first-degree burn on multiple, non-contiguous sites of the right thigh, knee, or lower leg. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the burn is assessed and treatment begins.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "first degree" and "multiple sites" within the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific burn injury.
Do not use if blistering (second degree) or deeper tissue damage (third degree) is present.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.191Burn first deg mult sites of right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.191A(current)

Crosswalks

945.19ApproxICD-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