Abrasion of unspecified wrist, initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of the wrist, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis, without deeper tissue involvement. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific abrasion.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a wrist abrasion where the exact location (e.g., dorsal, palmar) is not documented. This is appropriate for the first visit or encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "abrasion" and not another type of open wound.
• Only use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character for the first time the patient is seen for this injury.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical location on the wrist (e.g., dorsal aspect) is documented.