Fracture of oth part of scapula, unsp shoulder, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting any part of the scapula, excluding the body, glenoid cavity, or acromial process, where the specific location is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment for a closed fracture of the shoulder blade, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code for a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the scapula when the physician documentation specifies a fracture of an "other part" or an "unspecified part" of the scapula, and the encounter is for the initial care of the injury. This is appropriate when more specific anatomical detail (e.g., coracoid process, spine) is not provided.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "closed" to avoid using an open fracture code.
• Only use this code when a more specific scapular fracture site (e.g., S42.11-, S42.12-, S42.13-) cannot be identified from the medical record.