Disp fx of body of scapula, left shoulder, init for clos fx

Displaced fracture of body of scapula, left shoulder, initial encounter for closed fracture

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a break in the main part of the left shoulder blade that is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. It specifically refers to an injury where the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the body of the left scapula. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of scapula" for the left side.
Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
Verify the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.112Displaced fracture of body of scapula, left shoulder

S42.112A(current)

Crosswalks

811.09ApproxICD-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 S42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx