Abrasion of right elbow, sequela

This code indicates a superficial injury to the right elbow, specifically an abrasion, where the acute injury has healed but is still causing a current problem or complication. This could include residual scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly attributable to the past abrasion.

Assign this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or complaint that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained abrasion to the right elbow. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the original injury is no longer acute but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always use this 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 past abrasion of the right elbow.
• Do not use this code for acute abrasions; those require an acute injury code.