Unspecified superficial injury of right thigh, init encntr

This code signifies a non-specific, minor injury affecting the surface layers of the right thigh. It encompasses conditions like abrasions, contusions, or minor lacerations where the precise nature of the superficial trauma is not documented. This is typically a low-severity injury that does not involve deeper tissues or structures.

Use this code when a patient presents with a superficial injury to the right thigh, and the medical record does not specify the exact type of injury (e.g., it's simply documented as "right thigh injury" or "superficial trauma to right thigh"). This code is appropriate for the initial visit for this injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right thigh" and that the injury is superficial.
• Only use this code when a more specific superficial injury code (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is not supported by the medical record.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.