ICD Code S00.81XA

ICD code S00.81XA is an abrasion (a superficial scrape or injury) on another part of the head, documented during the patient's initial visit for this condition.

1. Patient presents with a superficial wound or scrape located on a part of the head other than the scalp, face, or specified regions.

2. The abrasion is the result of an external force or trauma.

3. The injury does not penetrate below the epidermis.

4. There is no evidence of deeper tissue involvement, such as laceration or contusion.

5. The encounter is the patient’s first visit for evaluation and treatment of this specific abrasion.

6. Signs and symptoms may include redness, minor bleeding, raw or abraded skin, localized pain, and mild swelling at the affected site.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD S00.81XA include:

- 12001 (Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities; 2.5 cm or less)

- 12011 (Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; 2.5 cm or less)

- 12021 (Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence, simple; scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities)

- 16020 (Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small)

- 97597 (Debridement, open wound, first 20 sq cm or less)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management codes, depending on the complexity and setting)

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