Abrasion, left great toe, subsequent encounter

This code indicates a superficial injury to the left great toe where the skin has been scraped or rubbed away, without penetrating the full thickness of the skin. It specifically applies when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this abrasion, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring for healing.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a subsequent visit related to an abrasion on their left great toe. This includes situations where the initial treatment has already been rendered, and the patient is returning for ongoing management or evaluation of the healing process. It would be appropriate for visits like a recheck of a previously treated abrasion or a dressing change appointment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left great toe" and that the injury is an "abrasion."
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care during the healing phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the abrasion; a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character would be appropriate then.