Nondisp fx of nk of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thG

Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the scapular neck that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically applies to cases where the fracture is located in an unspecified shoulder and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to the bone healing slower than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a non-displaced scapular neck fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This would be used for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, where the focus is on monitoring the healing progress and addressing the delayed healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific subsequent encounter code.
Verify the fracture is indeed non-displaced and located in the neck of the scapula.
Confirm this is not the initial encounter for the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.156Nondisp fx of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulder

S42.156G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle S42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx