Fracture of unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture to any part of the shoulder blade, where the specific location of the fracture on the scapula and the affected shoulder (left or right) are not documented. It indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that past fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified scapular fracture. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or deformity stemming from the old injury, where the initial fracture has already been treated and is no longer acute. It should be used for follow-up care related to the lasting effects of the fracture.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past scapular fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial treatment of a scapular fracture; a different code without the "S" seventh character would be appropriate in those instances.