Abrasion, unspecified thigh, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications resulting from a past abrasion injury to an unspecified area of the thigh. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues persist, such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a previous abrasion of the thigh, and the acute phase of the original injury has resolved. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing sequelae like keloid formation, nerve damage, or persistent discoloration from an old thigh abrasion.

• Always ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a past abrasion of the thigh.
• Do not use this code for acute abrasions; those require an acute injury code.
• Specify laterality (left or right thigh) if known, as this code implies unspecified laterality.