Unspecified superficial injury of right hip, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial injury to the right hip where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) is not documented. It indicates damage to the outermost layers of tissue without specifying the exact mechanism or type of superficial trauma.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a superficial injury to the right hip but lacks further detail regarding the specific type of injury. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the provider has not yet specified if it's an abrasion, contusion, or other superficial trauma.

• Always query for more specific documentation if the type of superficial injury can be determined.
• Ensure the laterality (right hip) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different 7th character.