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ICD-10-CM Code for Burn of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.2

ICD-10 code T24.2 for Burn of second degree 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 second degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot
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.-)

 
T24.2 Burn of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot
Child Code
Burn of second degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot
Child Code
Burn of second degree of thigh
Child Code
Burn of second degree of knee
Child Code
Burn of second degree of lower leg
Child Code
Burn of second degree of multiple sites of lower limb, except ankle and foot

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