ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T24
Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T24
- burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)
- burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-)
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T24
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T24):
About ICD-10-CM Code T24 (Burn and corrosion of lower limb)
ICD-10-CM code T24 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T24 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T24 - Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Burn and corrosion of lower limb related to except ankle and foot.