Abrasion of right upper arm, sequela

This code signifies a superficial injury to the right upper arm, specifically a scrape or rub-off of the skin, where the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses a residual effect or complication of that initial abrasion. This "sequela" indicates a late effect of the original wound, such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitation directly attributable to the past abrasion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient visit for a long-term consequence or complication stemming from a previously sustained abrasion to the right upper arm. This is appropriate for follow-up care addressing issues like hypertrophic scarring, keloid formation, persistent dysesthesia, or restricted range of motion directly linked to the healed abrasion.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., L90.5 for scar conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past abrasion of the right upper arm.
• Do not use for acute abrasions; those require codes from the acute injury section (e.g., S40.011A).