T24.2

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Burn of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 5 non-billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

Use Additional Code

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

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

T20-T25Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

T24Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot

T24.2Burn of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and footNot billable

T24.20Burn of second degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and footSubcodes

T24.21Burn of second degree of thighSubcodes

T24.22Burn of second degree of kneeSubcodes

T24.23Burn of second degree of lower legSubcodes

T24.29Burn of second degree of multiple sites of lower limb, except ankle and footSubcodes

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T24.2:

categoryT24

Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot

Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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