Abrasion of right front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a superficial injury to the skin of the right anterior chest wall, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific abrasion after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to an abrasion on the right front of their chest. This includes wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing for an injury that was previously assessed and treated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the "right" side and "front wall" of the thorax.
The "D" seventh character is crucial for indicating a subsequent encounter.
Do not use for initial treatment or sequelae of the abrasion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S20.311Abrasion of right front wall of thorax

S20.311D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S20Superficial injury of thorax S20.0Contusion of breast S20.00Contusion of breast, unspecified breast S20.00XAContusion of breast, unspecified breast, initial encounter S20.00XDContusion of breast, unspecified breast, subs encntr