Fx oth prt scapula, unsp shoulder, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture in a non-specific area of the scapula, excluding the anatomical neck, glenoid cavity, or coracoid process, where the initial healing process resulted in an abnormal alignment of the bone fragments. This malunion is being addressed during a follow-up encounter after the initial injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed scapular fracture (not of the anatomical neck, glenoid, or coracoid) that has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This includes scenarios where the malunion is causing ongoing pain, functional limitations, or is being evaluated for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that it's a subsequent encounter for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is not specifically the anatomical neck, glenoid cavity, or coracoid process, as those have more specific codes.
• Do not use this code for nonunion; a different set of codes applies for that complication.