Disp fx of body of scapula, l shldr, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left shoulder blade that has healed incorrectly, resulting in an abnormal alignment of the bone fragments. This malunion is being addressed during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment of the fracture.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated left scapular body fracture that has healed in a misaligned position. This would include scenarios where the malunion is causing functional impairment or pain, and the patient is past the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left shoulder" and "body of scapula" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the complication.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion (failure to heal).