Nondisp fx of coracoid process, unsp shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the coracoid process in an unspecified shoulder. The fracture itself was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues related to the old injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct result of a healed or old nondisplaced coracoid process fracture. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects. Examples include chronic shoulder stiffness or pain attributed to the prior injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, adhesive capsulitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous coracoid fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and that the shoulder laterality is unspecified in the medical record.