Abrasion or friction burn of other, multiple, and unspecified sites, without mention of infection

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin caused by rubbing or scraping, affecting multiple or unspecified body areas. It specifically denotes that there is no documented infection associated with the abrasion or friction burn.

Apply this code for patients presenting with skin abrasions or friction burns that are not localized to a single, specific anatomical site, or when the exact site is not clearly documented. Documentation should explicitly state "abrasion," "friction burn," or similar terminology, and confirm the absence of infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies "without infection" or similar; otherwise, a more specific code for infected abrasions may be appropriate.
• Avoid using this code if a more precise anatomical site for the abrasion/friction burn is documented (e.g., forearm, leg).
• This is a residual category; always attempt to code to a more specific site if available in the documentation.