T24.232Header code — not billable
Burn of second degree of left lower leg
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T24
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T24.232?
T24.232 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Burn of second degree of left lower leg.
Is T24.232 a billable code?
No. T24.232 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T24.232 in?
T24.232 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T24.232 become effective?
T24.232 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.