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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial burn affecting multiple areas of the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The burn is characterized by redness and pain without blistering, indicating damage limited to the epidermis.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with first-degree burns on the left thigh, calf, or knee, affecting more than one distinct site within that region. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the burn is being evaluated and treated for the first time.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the burn is explicitly documented as first-degree and located on the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot.
Verify that multiple sites within the specified region are affected, not just a single area.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific burn; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.192Burn first deg mult sites of left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.192A(current)

Crosswalks

945.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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