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ICD-10-CM Code for Burn of first degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.10

ICD-10 code T24.10 for Burn of first degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Burns and corrosions .

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Official Long Descriptor

Burn of first degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot

T24.1

Use additional external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

T24

Excludes2: burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)
burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-)

 
T24.10 Burn of first degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot
Child Code
Burn of first degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot
Child Code
Burn of first degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot
Child Code
Burn of first degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot

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