Other and unspecified superficial injury of trunk, without mention of infection

This code signifies a minor, non-penetrating injury to the torso, including the chest, abdomen, back, and pelvis, that does not involve an open wound or infection. It encompasses conditions like contusions, abrasions, and superficial foreign bodies without an associated open wound.

Use this code for documented superficial injuries to the trunk, such as a bruise from a fall or a minor scrape from friction, where the skin integrity is largely intact and there are no signs of infection. This code is appropriate when the physician's documentation explicitly states a superficial injury to the trunk without further specification or mention of an open wound or infection.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "superficial" and specifies the trunk as the injury site.
• Do not use if an open wound (e.g., laceration, puncture) is present; instead, select a more specific open wound code.
• If infection is documented, a more specific code from the 910-919 series with an infection subclassification should be chosen.