Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T24 is the diagnosis code for Burn and corrosion of 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 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in T24. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where T24 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T24 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T24 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T24 is located in Section T20-T25 â "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T24 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T24.0, T24.1, T24.2, T24.3, T24.4 and more.
Use T24 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burn and corrosion of 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 Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot is T24.
No, T24 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T24 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T24 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.