T24 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T24Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T24 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
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Category T24
Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
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Code T24
Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot
Codes under T24
T24 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
T24.0Burn of unspecified degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.1Burn of first degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.2Burn of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.3Burn of third degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.4Corrosion of unspecified degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.5Corrosion of first degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.6Corrosion of second degree of lower limb, except ankle and footT24.7Corrosion of third degree of lower limb, except ankle and footNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T24.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T24.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T24.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T24.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)
- burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T24 mean?
T24 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot.”
Is T24 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T24 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T24 located in ICD-10-CM?
T24 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25) (T20–T25), under category T24, Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot.
What coding notes are listed for T24?
No inclusion terms are listed for T24 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-); burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-).