In simple words: This code is for a minor cut, scrape, or wound on the neck that doesn't bleed or swell much. It might be from a fall, accident, or surgery.Treatment could include pain relievers, antibiotics, cleaning the wound, and possibly stitches.

This code represents a superficial injury to the neck, encompassing minor scrapes or wounds with minimal bleeding or swelling.The injury may result from falls, accidents, or surgical procedures.Clinical presentation might include pain, swelling, inflammation, and tenderness in the affected area.Diagnosis is based on patient history and physical examination. Treatment typically involves analgesics and antibiotics to manage pain and infection, wound cleaning and dressing, and surgical repair if necessary.

Example 1: A patient falls and sustains a small abrasion on their neck.Minimal bleeding is present., During a surgical procedure, a minor superficial laceration occurs on the patient's neck., A child scrapes their neck while playing, resulting in a superficial wound with slight redness and minor discomfort.

Patient history detailing the mechanism of injury, physical examination findings (location, size, depth of wound, presence of bleeding or swelling), treatment rendered (wound cleaning, dressing, analgesics, antibiotics, surgical repair), and follow-up plan.

** This code should not be used for birth trauma (P10-P15) or obstetric trauma (O70-O71).