T24.121
Non-billableBurn of first degree of right knee
Burn of first degree of right knee
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of first degree of right knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of first degree of right knee is T24.121. The full clinical description is "Burn of first degree of right knee". T24.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T24.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T24.121 represents “Burn of first degree of right knee”. 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 T24.121 a billable code?
No, T24.121 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 T24.121.
What chapter is T24.121 in?
T24.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T24.121?
T24.121 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 T24.121?
T24.121 has 3 child codes, including: T24.121A (Burn of first degree of right knee, initial encounter), T24.121D (Burn of first degree of right knee, subsequent encounter), T24.121S (Burn of first degree of right knee, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T24.121?
Yes, when using T24.121, also report: 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 the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T24.121?
T24.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2103880. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T24.121 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of first degree of right knee affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T24.121?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T24.121 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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