Abrasion or friction burn of shoulder and upper arm, without mention of infection

This code signifies a superficial injury to the shoulder or upper arm characterized by scraping or rubbing off the skin's outermost layer. It specifically applies when there is no indication of an associated infection. This injury typically results in a raw, red, and sometimes weeping area.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a superficial skin injury to the shoulder or upper arm, such as a scrape from a fall or friction from an object. Documentation should clearly state "abrasion" or "friction burn" of the specified anatomical area and explicitly or implicitly confirm the absence of infection.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "shoulder" or "upper arm" to differentiate from other body sites.
• Do not use this code if the documentation indicates an open wound, laceration, or avulsion, which would require a more specific code.
• If infection is present, a different code from the 912 series (e.g., 912.1) or an additional infection code would be necessary.