Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of the shoulder, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis, without specifying which shoulder is affected. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this abrasion after the initial treatment phase.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is returning for subsequent evaluation, dressing changes, or monitoring of an unspecified shoulder abrasion. This includes visits for wound care after the initial injury has been assessed and treated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified shoulder" if the laterality is not specified.
• Confirm the encounter type is "subsequent" (D) and not initial (A) or sequela (S).
• Verify that the injury is indeed an abrasion and not a deeper wound like a laceration or puncture.