Corros unsp deg of unsp site right low limb, ex ank/ft, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a chemical burn of an unspecified severity affecting the right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The injury is due to corrosive substances, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients who have sustained a chemical burn to the right thigh, knee, or lower leg. It should be used when the specific degree of the burn (e.g., first, second, third) and the exact anatomical site within the lower limb (excluding ankle/foot) are not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the injury.
Always strive for more specific codes if the degree and exact site of the corrosion are documented.
Do not use for thermal burns; this code is exclusively for chemical injuries.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.401Corros unsp deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.401D(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