Disp fx of neck of scapula, left shoulder, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left shoulder blade, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury typically results from significant trauma to the shoulder region.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left scapular neck. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care.
• Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" (skin intact) to avoid using an open fracture code.