Abrasion, unspecified foot, initial encounter

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of an unspecified foot, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a superficial skin injury on their foot, and the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments of such abrasions.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "abrasion" and does not specify left or right foot.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for additional codes for any associated foreign body, infection, or other complications.