Superficial foreign body (splinter) of shoulder and upper arm, without major open wound, infected

This code signifies an infected superficial foreign body, such as a splinter, located in the shoulder or upper arm region. The foreign body has not created a major open wound, indicating a relatively minor skin disruption despite the presence of infection.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a foreign body, like a wood splinter, glass shard, or metal fragment, embedded superficially in the shoulder or upper arm. Crucially, the medical record must explicitly state evidence of infection (e.g., erythema, purulence, warmth, pain) without a deep or extensive open wound.

• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between "superficial" and "deep" foreign bodies.
• Verify the presence of infection is explicitly stated; otherwise, a non-infected foreign body code would be more appropriate.
• Do not use if the foreign body has penetrated deeply or caused a major open wound requiring extensive repair.