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

This code signifies a break in the main part of the left shoulder blade that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, open, displaced fracture of the body of their left scapula. This would typically be seen in emergency department settings or initial orthopedic consultations following trauma, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident, where the bone has pierced the skin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "open" for the scapular body fracture.
• Verify the laterality is clearly documented as "left shoulder."
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to use the "initial encounter" extension.