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T24.40

Non-billable

Corros unsp degree of unsp site lower limb, except ank/ft

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

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Parent Code

T24.4

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
  • burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
  • burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)
  • burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved
  • external cause code to identify place (Y92)

Child Codes (3)

T24.401

Corros unsp deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.402

Corros unsp deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.409

Corros unsp deg of unsp site unsp lower limb, except ank/ft

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for corros unsp degree of unsp site lower limb, except ank/ft?

The ICD-10-CM code for corros unsp degree of unsp site lower limb, except ank/ft is T24.40. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot". T24.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T24.40 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T24.40 represents "Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T24.40 a billable code?

No, T24.40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T24.40.

What chapter is T24.40 in?

T24.40 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T24.40?

T24.40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T24.40?

T24.40 has 3 child codes, including: T24.401 (Corros unsp deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft), T24.402 (Corros unsp deg of unsp site left lower limb, except ank/ft), T24.409 (Corros unsp deg of unsp site unsp lower limb, except ank/ft).

Are additional codes required with T24.40?

Yes, when using T24.40 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify place (Y92).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T24.40?

T24.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2872899. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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