Abrasion or friction burn of other, multiple, and unspecified sites, infected

This code signifies a superficial injury to the skin caused by rubbing or scraping, affecting multiple or unspecified body areas, and complicated by an infection. It describes a wound where the epidermis and possibly a portion of the dermis have been removed due to friction, with evidence of bacterial colonization or inflammation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an abrasion or friction burn that is infected, and the specific anatomical site is either not precisely documented or involves several different areas. Examples include road rash with signs of infection across various limbs, or a friction burn on the trunk and extremities with purulent discharge.

• Ensure documentation specifies "infected" to justify using this code; otherwise, a non-infected abrasion code would be more appropriate.
• If a specific site is documented (e.g., "infected abrasion of the elbow"), a more precise site-specific code from the 910-918 series should be used instead.
• Consider an additional code for the specific infectious agent if identified and documented (e.g., cellulitis, abscess).