T20-T25: Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site
T24: Burn and corrosion of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
Burns and corrosions of the hip and lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot, are a group of injuries that involves skin or other tissues being significantly damaged due to extreme heat, certain chemicals, or electricity. These conditions are most commonly caused by accidents such as fires, mishandling of chemicals, or electrical hazards. Symptoms typically include pain, blistering, and sometimes charring of the skin in the area of the injury. In more severe cases, there may also be damaged to underlying tissues, muscles, or even bone, which can lead to long-term mobility issues. Disease progression can vary widely based on the severity of the burn or corrosion, the immediate care received, and the patient's overall health. The affected systems primarily include the integumentary system (skin) and potentially the musculoskeletal system in more severe cases.
Subcodes of T24:
- T24.0: Burn of unspecified degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.1: Burn of first degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.2: Burn of second degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.3: Burn of third degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.4: Corrosion of unspecified degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.5: Corrosion of first degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.6: Corrosion of second degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
- T24.7: Corrosion of third degree of hip and lower limb, except ankle and foot
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