Corros third deg of unsp site left low limb, ex ank/ft, init

Corrosion of third degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a severe, full-thickness burn-like injury (corrosion) affecting the skin and underlying tissues of the left lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. The exact location on the lower limb is not specified, indicating extensive or poorly documented involvement.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters involving chemical burns or other corrosive injuries that have caused third-degree damage to the left thigh, knee, or lower leg. This applies when the specific anatomical site within the lower limb (e.g., anterior thigh vs. posterior calf) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "third degree" and "left lower limb, except ankle and foot."
Verify this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the corrosion.
If a more specific site on the left lower limb is documented, a more precise T24.7 code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.702Corros third deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.702A(current)

Crosswalks

945.30ApproxICD-9 945.40ApproxICD-9 945.50ApproxICD-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 T24.00