Disp fx of coracoid pro, unsp shldr, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture of the coracoid process, a small hook-like projection from the scapula. The fracture was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment, and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced coracoid process fracture is receiving ongoing care, and the fracture is healing as expected. It indicates that the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is in the routine recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "coracoid process" for accurate selection.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Always sequence this code after any associated external cause codes, if applicable.