Understanding multiple abrasions diagnosis, documentation, and medical coding? Find information on abrasion care, wound assessment, treatment options, ICD-10 codes for abrasions, clinical documentation improvement, and healthcare guidelines for multiple abrasions. Learn about different types of abrasions like graze, scratch, scrape, and road rash, along with proper wound care and potential complications. This resource provides essential insights for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking information on multiple abrasions.
Also known as
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Codes for injuries like abrasions, burns, and poisoning.
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Includes skin infections and inflammatory conditions which may accompany abrasions.
Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
Covers injuries caused by falls, crushes, and other mechanical forces.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the abrasion site specified?
Yes
Single site?
No
Code as multiple abrasions, unspecified site (T01.8XXA)
When to use each related code
Description |
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Multiple Abrasions |
Single Abrasion |
Friction Burn |
Coding multiple abrasions without specifying the body area affected leads to inaccurate coding and claims rejection. Use ICD-10-CM guidelines for precise location.
Failing to distinguish between superficial abrasions (S00) and deeper wounds requiring different codes (e.g., lacerations) impacts severity and reimbursement.
Abrasions often have external causes (e.g., fall, collision). Omitting external cause codes (W00-Y36) hinders injury analysis and accurate reporting.
Patient presents with multiple abrasions (skin abrasions, scratches, scrapes) consistent with [mechanism of injury - e.g., fall, friction burn, contact with rough surface]. The abrasions are located on [body location - e.g., bilateral knees, anterior surface of the left forearm, dorsal aspect of the right hand] and characterized by superficial epidermal damage with [description of wound bed - e.g., erythema, minor bleeding, serous exudate]. Surrounding skin exhibits [description of surrounding skin - e.g., mild edema, ecchymosis, no signs of infection]. Patient reports [level of pain - e.g., mild, moderate, severe] pain at the sites of injury. Neurovascular assessment of the affected areas is intact. No deep tissue involvement or tendon exposure noted. Wound size and depth measured and documented as follows: [detailed measurements of each abrasion]. Diagnosis of multiple abrasions confirmed. Treatment plan includes [treatment provided - e.g., wound cleansing with normal saline, application of topical antibiotic ointment, sterile dressing]. Patient education provided regarding wound care, signs of infection (e.g., increased pain, swelling, purulent drainage), and the importance of follow-up. Patient instructed to keep the wounds clean and covered, avoid scrubbing or picking at the abrasions, and return for re-evaluation if symptoms worsen or do not improve within [ timeframe - e.g., one week]. ICD-10 code S00.81XA (superficial injury of skin, multiple sites) assigned.