Unsp superficial injury of right shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial injury to the right shoulder where the specific type of injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) is not documented. It indicates damage to the outermost layers of tissue without involvement of deeper structures like muscles, tendons, or bones.

Apply this code when the medical record explicitly states a superficial injury to the right shoulder but lacks further detail regarding the nature of the injury. This is appropriate for initial evaluations of new injuries where a more specific diagnosis is pending or unobtainable.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right shoulder as the affected site.
• Only use this code when the injury is explicitly described as "superficial" or when no other specific superficial injury type (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is documented.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.