Superficial foreign body (splinter) of other, multiple, and unspecified sites, without major open wound, infected

This code describes the presence of a foreign body, such as a splinter, embedded superficially in the skin at multiple or unspecified body sites. The key characteristic is that there is no significant open wound associated with the foreign body, but signs of infection are present.

Use this code when documentation indicates a patient presents with a superficial foreign body (e.g., wood splinter, glass shard) in an unspecified or multiple locations, and there is clear evidence of infection (e.g., erythema, purulence, warmth, tenderness). This code is appropriate when the foreign body has not penetrated deeply and the wound is not considered a major open wound.

• Ensure documentation specifies "superficial" and "infected" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use if a specific body site is documented; instead, refer to codes within the 910-918 range for specific sites.
• Distinguish from codes for foreign bodies with major open wounds (e.g., 870-879 series) or without infection (e.g., 919.6).