Other and unspecified superficial injury of hand(s) except finger(s) alone, without mention of infection

This code signifies a non-specific, superficial injury to the hand, excluding the fingers, that does not involve an infection. It encompasses minor trauma such as abrasions, contusions, or minor lacerations affecting the palm, back of the hand, or wrist area. The injury is limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Use this code for documented superficial hand injuries where the specific type of injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is not precisely identified, or when multiple minor superficial injuries are present without a dominant type. Documentation should clearly indicate the injury is to the hand (excluding fingers) and explicitly state or imply the absence of infection.

• Do not use if the injury is specifically to the fingers; refer to codes for finger injuries.
• Avoid this code if a more specific superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion, blister) is clearly documented for the hand.
• Ensure documentation confirms the absence of infection; if infection is present, a different code or an additional code for infection would be necessary.