M79.605 - Pain in left leg

Clinical Definition

A chemical substance exposure that occurs on the skin resulting in injury or irritation to the skin's tissues. This excludes intentionally self-inflicted poisoning and therapeutic misadventures.

Documentation Requirements

• Specific chemical agent/substance causing the burn

• Severity/degree (first, second, or third degree)

• Anatomical location with precise body site

• Size of affected area (percentage of body surface)

• Whether it was accidental or occupational exposure

• Initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela

• Any underlying conditions or complications

Common Synonyms

• Chemical splash injury

• Caustic burn

• Acid burn

• Alkali burn

• Chemical skin damage

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Corrosion from ingestion (T28.-)

• Sunburn (L55.-)

• Radiation burns (L55-L59)

Excludes2:

• Chemical pneumonitis from inhalation (J68.0)

• Internal chemical burns

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• Chemical agent mentions in free text

• Anatomical descriptions of affected areas

• Degree/severity terms

• Treatment context keywords

• Body surface area percentages

• Circumstance descriptors (accidental, occupational)

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