Abrasion of unspecified upper arm, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a past abrasion injury to an unspecified area of the upper arm. It indicates that the initial wound has healed, but residual issues related to that injury are still present and being addressed. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the previous abrasion.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is a sequela (late effect) of a previously sustained abrasion to the upper arm. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute, but its lasting impact requires ongoing medical attention or evaluation. Examples include follow-up for scar revision or management of persistent discomfort from an old abrasion.

• Always link this sequela code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe how the original abrasion occurred, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the connection between the current condition and the past abrasion.
• Do not use this code for acute abrasions; use the appropriate acute injury code for initial encounters.