Fx unsp part of scapula, l shldr, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left scapula, where the specific location of the break is not documented. The key aspect is that this is a follow-up encounter for a fracture that is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a complication in the bone repair process.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a left scapular fracture that has been previously diagnosed and is now demonstrating delayed healing. This applies when the initial fracture site within the scapula was not specified in the documentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a previously diagnosed left scapular fracture.
• Verify that the specific part of the scapula fractured is not identified in the medical record.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.