Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, sequela

This code indicates a superficial scraping or rubbing away of the skin on an unspecified shoulder, representing a late effect or complication of an initial injury. It signifies that the original abrasion has healed, but there are residual issues or conditions directly resulting from that past trauma.

This code is appropriate when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained abrasion to the shoulder, where the specific shoulder (left or right) is not documented. Examples include chronic scarring, altered sensation, or persistent discoloration at the site of a healed shoulder abrasion.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past shoulder abrasion.
• Avoid using this code for acute abrasions; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code.