Abrasion or friction burn of hand(s) except finger(s) alone, without mention of infection

This code signifies a superficial injury to the hand, excluding the fingers, caused by rubbing or scraping. It involves damage to the epidermis and potentially the superficial dermis, without any indication of bacterial invasion or inflammatory response.

Use this code for documented cases of a "skinned" or "scraped" hand, or a "friction burn" to the hand, where the injury does not involve the fingers exclusively and there is no mention of infection. Documentation should clearly state the location as the hand (excluding fingers) and the nature of the injury as an abrasion or friction burn.

• Differentiate from open wounds (e.g., lacerations) or more severe burns.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly excludes infection; if infection is present, a different code is required.
• This code is for the hand excluding fingers; use specific codes for finger abrasions.