Other and unspecified superficial injury of other, multiple, and unspecified sites, infected

This code signifies an infected superficial injury, such as an abrasion, blister, or insect bite, affecting multiple body sites or an unspecified location. The infection is a secondary complication of the initial superficial trauma.

Use this code when documentation indicates an infected superficial injury without specifying a precise anatomical site, or when multiple superficial sites are involved. This code is appropriate when the infection is clearly documented as a complication of the superficial injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "infected" in relation to the superficial injury.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site for the infected superficial injury is documented; instead, use a more precise code from the 910-918 series.
• This code is a residual category; always attempt to code to a more specific site and type of superficial injury with infection if possible.