T00-T07: Injuries involving multiple body regions
T00: Superficial injuries involving multiple body regions
Superficial injuries involving multiple body regions are a collection of conditions where there's damage to the skin or underlying tissues, affecting multiple parts of the body. These injuries occur on the outer layer of the skin and don't usually extend deeper. Causes for these types of injuries vary widely, from minor accidents like falling at home or playing sports, to more serious events like car crashes. Common presentations include scrapes, bruises, minor cuts, or burns. The injuries generally affect the skin and underlying soft tissues, but multiple areas of the body are involved. Indications of these injuries might include pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding. It's important to note that while these injuries involve multiple body regions, they tend not to have significant underlying organ or deep tissue damage, as they primarily affect the skin's surface. While many of these injuries can typically heal on their own without significant medical intervention, it's vital to monitor for signs of infection or complications.
Subcodes of T00:
- T00.0: Superficial injuries involving head with neck
- T00.1: Superficial injuries involving thorax with abdomen, lower back and pelvis
- T00.2: Superficial injuries involving multiple regions of upper limb(s)
- T00.3: Superficial injuries involving multiple regions of lower limb(s)
- T00.6: Superficial injuries involving multiple regions of upper limb(s) with lower limb(s)
- T00.8: Superficial injuries involving other combinations of body regions
- T00.9: Multiple superficial injuries, unspecified
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