Disp fx of body of scapula, r shldr, 7thD

Displaced fracture of body of scapula, right shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a displaced fracture of the main body of their right shoulder blade. At this subsequent visit, the fracture is progressing with expected, routine healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documentation of follow-up care for a right scapular body fracture that was initially displaced and is now healing without complications. It would be used for visits where the physician is monitoring the healing process and no new complications or delayed healing are noted.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "right shoulder" and "body of scapula" to support this specific code.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is described as "routine."
Do not use this code if the fracture is nonunion, malunion, or experiencing delayed healing; different codes apply for those scenarios.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.111Displaced fracture of body of scapula, right shoulder

S42.111D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle