Abrasion, unspecified lower leg, sequela

This code indicates a past abrasion on an unspecified part of the lower leg that is now causing a residual condition or complication. The original injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem directly resulting from a previously sustained abrasion to an unspecified lower leg. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic scarring, persistent pain, or nerve damage that are direct sequelae of the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past abrasion of the lower leg.
• Avoid using this code for acute abrasions; it is exclusively for residual effects.