Abrasion of unspecified wrist, sequela

This code indicates a superficial injury to the skin of an unspecified wrist, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis, that is now a residual effect or complication of an earlier acute injury. The original abrasion has healed, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to it.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence of a previously sustained abrasion to the wrist, where the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. Examples include chronic scarring, dyspigmentation, or persistent nerve irritation at the site of a healed abrasion.

• Assign this code only for conditions that are a direct result or late effect of a healed abrasion.
• Do not use for acute abrasions; instead, select an appropriate acute S60.81- code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior wrist abrasion and specifies "unspecified wrist" if laterality is not noted.