Abrasion of bilateral front wall of thorax, init

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of both sides of the chest, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis. It indicates that the injury does not penetrate beyond the skin's surface and affects the anterior aspect of the thorax.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first presentation for treatment of an abrasion affecting both the left and right sides of the front of the chest. This is commonly seen following minor falls, blunt trauma, or friction injuries where the skin is scraped but not deeply cut.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" involvement of the anterior chest wall.
• Confirm the injury is an "abrasion" and not a laceration, contusion, or open wound.
• The "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter for this specific injury.