Abrasion of other specified part of neck, sequela

This code signifies a superficial injury to the neck, specifically an abrasion, that is a late effect or complication of an earlier injury or disease. It indicates that the original injury has healed, but a residual condition, such as scarring or chronic pain directly related to the abrasion, persists.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a patient presents with a sequela (late effect) of an abrasion to a specified, but not otherwise detailed, part of the neck. This typically applies to conditions like disfiguring scars, chronic dermatitis, or nerve damage resulting from a past neck abrasion. The medical record must explicitly link the current condition to a previous abrasion.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific residual condition (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is used for sequela, indicating the late effect of the injury.
• Verify documentation specifies "other specified part of neck" and not a more precise anatomical location, which would require a different code.