ICD-10 T24.139A
Burn of first degree of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
ICD10
T24.139A
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Description
Burn of first degree of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
Common Specialties
Emergency Medicine
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
T24 T24.0 T24.00 T24.001 T24.001A T24.001D T24.001S T24.002 T24.002A T24.002D T24.002S T24.009 T24.009A T24.009D T24.009S
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