Abrasion or friction burn of hip, thigh, leg, and ankle, without mention of infection

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin of the hip, thigh, leg, or ankle caused by rubbing or scraping, without any associated infection. It represents a partial-thickness skin loss due to friction, often presenting as a raw, red, or oozing area.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an abrasion or friction burn affecting the lower extremity (hip, thigh, leg, or ankle) and explicitly states or implies the absence of infection. This is appropriate for minor scrapes, rug burns, or road rash where the skin is broken but not deeply penetrated.

• Differentiate from open wounds (e.g., lacerations) which involve deeper tissue damage.
• Ensure documentation specifies the affected anatomical site within the hip, thigh, leg, or ankle region.
• If infection is present, a different code from the 916 series (e.g., 916.1) or a secondary infection code should be used.