2025 ICD-10-CM code T24.21
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Second-degree burn of the thigh.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services provided (e.g., place of service, anesthesia). Consult current coding guidelines and payer requirements.
Medical necessity is established based on the severity and extent of the burn injury.Treatment aims to prevent infection, promote healing, manage pain, and minimize scarring.The physician's documentation should support the medical necessity of provided services.
The clinical responsibility includes assessing the burn's depth and extent, providing appropriate wound care (debridement, dressing changes), pain management, and monitoring for complications such as infection.Depending on the burn's size and severity, further treatment may involve surgical intervention (e.g., grafting), hospitalization, and physical therapy.
- Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T24.2: Burn of second degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
In simple words: This code describes a second-degree burn on the thigh.A second-degree burn is a burn that causes blisters and is painful. The doctor will use additional codes to show the size of the burn and what caused it.
This code classifies a second-degree burn affecting the thigh.Second-degree burns involve damage to the epidermis and dermis, characterized by blisters and pain. The extent of the burn may require further specification using codes from categories T31 or T32 to indicate the percentage of body surface area affected.Additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) are necessary to identify the cause, location, and intent of the burn injury.
Example 1: A 30-year-old male sustained a second-degree burn to his right thigh after accidentally spilling boiling water on himself while cooking.The burn involved approximately 10% of his total body surface area (TBSA)., A 15-year-old female received a second-degree burn to her left thigh from a campfire accident during a camping trip. The burn affected a smaller area, requiring topical treatment and pain management., A 55-year-old male suffered a second-degree burn to his thigh as a result of a workplace accident involving hot industrial equipment. The burn's size and depth warranted surgical debridement and skin grafting, along with extensive rehabilitation.
Detailed description of the burn, including location (thigh), depth (second-degree), size (in cm or percentage of TBSA), and mechanism of injury.Photographs or imaging may be necessary for accurate assessment.Documentation of all treatment provided (e.g., wound care, pain management, surgical procedures).
** This code is specific to second-degree burns of the thigh.Ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the burn's depth and extent to ensure correct coding.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Burn surgery, emergency medicine, general surgery, plastic surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Inpatient Hospital