Abrasion of middle front wall of thorax, sequela

This code signifies a superficial injury to the central anterior chest wall, specifically an abrasion, where the acute injury has healed but is now causing a residual condition or complication. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or other long-term effects directly attributable to the original abrasion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a sequela (e.g., scar revision, chronic discomfort) resulting from a previously sustained abrasion to the middle front of the thorax. This code is appropriate when the initial acute injury is no longer present, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always assign a sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous abrasion of the middle front wall of the thorax.
• This code requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.