Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T24.609 is the diagnosis code for Corrosion of second degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot. 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 T24.609 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T24.609 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T24.609 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Corrosion of second degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T24.609 is T24.60 ("Corrosion of second degree of unspecified site of lower limb, except ankle and foot"). T24.609 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T24.609 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 T24.609 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Corrosion of second degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot" 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 second degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot is T24.609.
Yes, T24.609 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T24.609 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T24.609 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.