Other and unspecified superficial injury of hand(s) except finger(s) alone, infected

This code signifies a superficial injury to the hand, excluding the fingers, that has become infected. This includes conditions such as infected abrasions, contusions, or minor lacerations of the palm, back of the hand, or wrist area. The infection is a key component, distinguishing it from uninfected superficial injuries.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an infection is present in a superficial injury of the hand, but not specifically the fingers. This applies to scenarios like an infected scrape on the back of the hand or a cellulitis developing from a minor cut on the palm. Documentation should specify the hand as the affected site and confirm the presence of infection.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "infected" to justify using this code.
• Distinguish from superficial injuries of the fingers (e.g., 914.0-914.8) or uninfected hand injuries.
• Consider an additional code for the specific type of infection (e.g., cellulitis) if further detail is provided.