T13: Other injuries of lower limb, level unspecified
T13.0: Superficial injury of lower limb, level unspecified
Superficial injury of the lower limb, level unspecified, involves minor harm to the skin and underlying tissue of either the leg or foot, with the exact location not clearly specified. This type of injury typically affects the outermost layers of the skin and might include scrapes, cuts, bruises, blisters, or burns. It does not involve deep structures, such as bones, major blood vessels, or nerves. The injury could be the result of various incidents, such as a fall, trip, accident, or direct contact with a sharp or heated object. Common symptoms could include redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, or minor bleeding at the site of the injury. However, the specific symptoms often vary and are generally related to the type and extent of the injury sustained.
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