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ICD-10/T24.01

T24.01 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn of unspecified degree of thigh

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Burn of unspecified degree of thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T24.01). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T24.01 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
  • burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
  • burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)
  • burn and corrosion of hip region (T21.-)

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
  • Use additional code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T24.01 be billed directly?

No. T24.01 (Burn of unspecified degree of thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T24.01 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T24.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T24.01 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T24.002S — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, sequela
  • T24.009 — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot
  • T24.009A — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter
  • T24.009D — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter
  • T24.009S — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified site of unspecified lower limb, except ankle and foot, sequela
  • T24.011 — Burn of unspecified degree of right thigh
  • T24.011A — Burn of unspecified degree of right thigh, initial encounter
  • T24.011D — Burn of unspecified degree of right thigh, subsequent encounter
  • T24.011S — Burn of unspecified degree of right thigh, sequela
  • T24.012 — Burn of unspecified degree of left thigh

View all codes in the T24 family