Burn of 3rd deg mu sites of left ankle and foot, init

Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left ankle and foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a severe, full-thickness burn affecting multiple areas of the left ankle and foot. These burns involve damage through all layers of the skin, often extending into underlying tissues, and typically present with a leathery, waxy, or charred appearance.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a third-degree burn to various sites on their left ankle and foot during their initial visit for this injury. This includes situations such as chemical burns, electrical burns, or flame burns that have caused extensive tissue destruction in the specified anatomical region.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "third degree" and "multiple sites" on the left ankle and foot.
The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the burn.
Always code the extent of the burn (T31.-) and the external cause (V00-Y99) in addition to the burn site code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T25.392Burn of 3rd deg mu sites of left ankle and foot

T25.392A(current)

Crosswalks

945.59ApproxICD-9 945.49ApproxICD-9 945.39ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T25Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot T25.0Burn of unspecified degree of ankle and foot T25.01