Other and unspecified superficial injury of foot and toes, infected

This code signifies an infection complicating a superficial injury to the foot or toes, such as an abrasion, blister, or contusion, when the specific type of superficial injury is not documented or is categorized as "other." It indicates that a primary, non-penetrating injury has become secondarily infected.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an infected superficial injury of the foot or toes, but lacks detail regarding the exact nature of the initial injury (e.g., "infected foot wound, superficial," "infected toe abrasion, NOS"). It is appropriate when the physician explicitly states "infected" in conjunction with a superficial injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "infected" in relation to the superficial injury.
• If the specific type of superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, blister) is documented, use a more specific code from the 917 series.
• Do not use for open wounds or deeper injuries; these would fall under different ICD-9 categories.