Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T24.532 is the diagnosis code for Corrosion of first degree of left lower leg. This code falls under the section "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T24.532 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T24.532 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T24.532 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Corrosion of first degree of left lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T24.532 is T24.53 ("Corrosion of first degree of lower leg"). T24.532 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T24.532 is located in Section T20-T25 — "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use T24.532 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Corrosion of first degree of left lower leg" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Corrosion of first degree of left lower leg is T24.532.
Yes, T24.532 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T24.532 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T24.532 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.