Abrasion of bilateral front wall of thorax, subs

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin on both sides of the chest, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury, rather than presenting for the initial treatment.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient who previously sustained an abrasion to both the left and right anterior chest wall. This includes visits for wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring healing progress after the initial treatment has been rendered.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bilateral" involvement of the front wall of the thorax.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial injury, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Do not use this code for open wounds, contusions, or other types of chest wall injuries.