Contusion of multiple sites of upper limb

This code signifies a bruise or blunt trauma affecting multiple distinct areas within the upper extremity. It indicates damage to soft tissues, such as skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle, without an open wound or fracture, occurring in more than one location of the arm, forearm, wrist, or hand.

Use this code when documentation specifies contusions to several non-contiguous sites of the upper limb, such as a contusion of the shoulder and a separate contusion of the elbow. Supporting documentation should clearly identify the multiple affected sites and confirm the absence of open wounds or fractures at those locations.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "multiple sites" or lists at least two distinct upper limb contusion locations.
• Do not use this code if only a single site is documented; instead, code to the specific anatomical location.
• If an open wound or fracture is present, a more specific code for that injury type should be used, potentially in conjunction with a contusion code if applicable to a separate, uninjured site.