Abrasion, left lower leg, sequela

This code signifies a superficial injury to the left lower leg, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the skin's surface, where the acute injury has healed and the patient is now presenting for a condition that is a residual effect or complication of that prior abrasion. This could include chronic pain, scarring, or other long-term issues directly attributable to the original abrasion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (late effect) resulting from a previously sustained abrasion to the left lower leg. This is appropriate when the initial abrasion is no longer an active injury, but its lasting consequences are being addressed. Examples include treatment for hypertrophic scarring or persistent nerve pain at the site of an old abrasion.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior abrasion of the left lower leg.
• Do not use this code for an acute abrasion; use the appropriate acute injury code instead.