T24.392A: Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter
T24.392A, burn of third degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 12 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1670 (Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units), G0151 (Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in…), G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with T24.392A as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1670 | Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G0151 | Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0329 | Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0283 | Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2010 | Remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2250 | Remote assessment of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to a service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0281 | Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2251 | Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a qualified health care professional who cannot report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to a service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of clinical discussion | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0157 | Services performed by a qualified physical therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0159 | Services performed by a qualified physical therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2168 | Services performed by a physical therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| L1972 | Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, off-the shelf | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing T24.392A
- A52438: Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes)
- A57311: Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health (CGS Administrators, LLC (HHH MAC); 7 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33942
- A53058: Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy (Palmetto GBA (HHH MAC); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34564
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other T24 diagnoses (Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot)
- T24.391A — Burn of third degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except…
- T24.311A — Burn of third degree of right thigh, initial encounter
- T24.312A — Burn of third degree of left thigh, initial encounter
- T24.321A — Burn of third degree of right knee, initial encounter
- T24.322A — Burn of third degree of left knee, initial encounter
- T24.331A — Burn of third degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.332A — Burn of third degree of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.211A — Burn of second degree of right thigh, initial encounter
- T24.212A — Burn of second degree of left thigh, initial encounter
- T24.221A — Burn of second degree of right knee, initial encounter
- T24.222A — Burn of second degree of left knee, initial encounter
- T24.231A — Burn of second degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.232A — Burn of second degree of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.291A — Burn of second degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except…
- T24.292A — Burn of second degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except…
- T24.611A — Corrosion of second degree of right thigh, initial encounter
- T24.612A — Corrosion of second degree of left thigh, initial encounter
- T24.621A — Corrosion of second degree of right knee, initial encounter
- T24.622A — Corrosion of second degree of left knee, initial encounter
- T24.631A — Corrosion of second degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.632A — Corrosion of second degree of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.691A — Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right lower limb…
- T24.692A — Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left lower limb…
- T24.711A — Corrosion of third degree of right thigh, initial encounter
- T24.712A — Corrosion of third degree of left thigh, initial encounter
- T24.721A — Corrosion of third degree of right knee, initial encounter
- T24.722A — Corrosion of third degree of left knee, initial encounter
- T24.731A — Corrosion of third degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.732A — Corrosion of third degree of left lower leg, initial encounter
- T24.791A — Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of right lower limb…
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover T24.392A (Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left lower limb…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list T24.392A as a covered diagnosis for 12 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 T24.392A?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1670 (Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units, 1 article); G0151 (Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in…, 2 articles); G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…, 2 articles); G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…, 1 article); G2010 (Remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list T24.392A?
A52438 (Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization); A57311 (Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health); A53058 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy).
What is ICD-10-CM code T24.392A?
T24.392A is the ICD-10-CM code for burn of third degree of multiple sites of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter, in category T24 (Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot), chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes.
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Compiled by Caduvo from public CMS (Medicare) records, ICD-10-CM FY2026, HCPCS release October 2026, 2026 fee schedule (non-rural state fees). Not reviewed or endorsed by CMS. Not billing or legal advice. Report an error. Data and corrections policy.
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