In simple words: A minor scrape or cut on the scalp with little or no bleeding or swelling. This can happen from a fall, accident, or surgery.It might be painful, swollen, red, or tender. Treatment may include pain relievers, cleaning the wound to prevent infection, and possibly stitches or antibiotics.

A superficial injury of the scalp involves a minimal scrape or wound with minimal bleeding, if any, or swelling of the affected area.This type of injury may result from a fall, accident, or surgery.The injury may cause pain, swelling, bleeding, redness, warmth, and tenderness in the affected area. Treatment may include analgesics for pain relief, wound dressing and cleaning to prevent infection, adhesive strips to close the wound, antibiotics to prevent infection, or minor surgical repair if needed.

Example 1: A patient falls and scrapes their scalp during a sporting event. The wound is superficial with minimal bleeding. , A patient undergoes scalp surgery, resulting in a minor superficial wound. , A child experiences a minor scalp laceration from a fall at home, exhibiting only minimal bleeding and swelling.

Patient history detailing the mechanism of injury, physical examination findings documenting the location, size, and depth of the wound, and any treatment provided (e.g., wound cleaning, closure, medication administration).

** This code is for superficial scalp injuries only and excludes more serious injuries like skull fractures, brain injuries, or deep wounds.Always code to the highest level of specificity.