Abrasion, left knee, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of the left knee, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermal layer. It indicates that the wound does not extend through the full thickness of the skin and is typically caused by friction against a rough surface.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a scraped left knee, such as from a fall onto pavement or a sports-related slide. It is appropriate for the initial visit where the abrasion is first diagnosed and treatment is initiated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left knee" and "abrasion" to support this code.
Confirm the encounter is the "initial" treatment for this specific injury.
Distinguish from lacerations (deeper cuts) or contusions (bruises) of the knee.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S80.212Abrasion, left knee

S80.212A(current)

Crosswalks

916.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S80Superficial injury of knee and lower leg S80.0Contusion of knee S80.00Contusion of unspecified knee S80.00XAContusion of unspecified knee, initial encounter S80.00XDContusion of unspecified knee, subsequent encounter