Disp fx of glenoid cav of scapula, r shldr, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the glenoid cavity, the socket portion of the shoulder blade, on the right side. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, and it is an open fracture, indicating a break in the skin that communicates with the fracture site. This code is specifically for the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a right glenoid cavity fracture that is both displaced and open. This would typically be documented in emergency department records, initial orthopedic consultations, or operative reports for the primary repair of the fracture.

• Always verify laterality (right vs. left) and the specific bone involved (glenoid cavity of scapula).
• Confirm "initial encounter" for the active treatment phase of the fracture; subsequent care would use different encounter characters.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open" fracture, as this significantly impacts code selection compared to a closed fracture.