Abrasion or friction burn of elbow, forearm, and wrist, without mention of infection

This code represents a superficial injury to the skin of the elbow, forearm, or wrist caused by rubbing or scraping. It involves the epidermis and possibly the superficial dermis, but does not penetrate deeper tissues. Crucially, there are no signs or symptoms of infection present at the time of diagnosis.

Use this code for patients presenting with a "skinned knee" type of injury to the specified anatomical areas, such as from a fall or contact with a rough surface. Documentation should clearly state "abrasion" or "friction burn" and specify the location without any mention of pus, redness, warmth, or other infectious signs.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "without infection" or clearly indicates no signs of infection.
• Distinguish from open wounds (e.g., lacerations) which involve deeper tissue disruption.
• Consider an additional E-code to describe the external cause of the injury.