ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for calf burn
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) › calf”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding calf burn
The ICD-10-CM code for calf burn is T24.039 (Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified lower leg). The official index lists 11 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T24.039.
Within T24.03, choose T24.039 (unspecified lower leg) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: right lower leg (T24.031) and left lower leg (T24.032).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific calf burn codes (official index)
- first degree T24.139 — Burn of first degree of unspecified lower leg
- left T24.032 — Burn of unspecified degree of left lower leg
- first degree T24.132 — Burn of first degree of left lower leg
- second degree T24.232 — Burn of second degree of left lower leg
- third degree T24.332 — Burn of third degree of left lower leg
- right T24.031 — Burn of unspecified degree of right lower leg
- first degree T24.131 — Burn of first degree of right lower leg
- second degree T24.231 — Burn of second degree of right lower leg
- third degree T24.331 — Burn of third degree of right lower leg
- second degree T24.239 — Burn of second degree of unspecified lower leg
- third degree T24.339 — Burn of third degree of unspecified lower leg
Common questions about calf burn ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for calf burn?
- T24.039 — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified lower leg (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T24.139, T24.032, T24.132, T24.232 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for first degree calf burn?
- T24.139 — Burn of first degree of unspecified lower leg (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for left calf burn?
- T24.032 — Burn of unspecified degree of left lower leg (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for right calf burn?
- T24.031 — Burn of unspecified degree of right lower leg (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for second degree calf burn?
- T24.239 — Burn of second degree of unspecified lower leg (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for third degree calf burn?
- T24.339 — Burn of third degree of unspecified lower leg (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is T24.039 billable?
- No. T24.039 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.