Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unsp, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the bones of the right shoulder girdle, where the specific bone involved (e.g., clavicle, scapula, humerus head) is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact (closed fracture) and this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a right shoulder girdle fracture but lacks specificity regarding the exact bone fractured. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the patient is undergoing active treatment, such as emergency room visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right" shoulder girdle and "unspecified part" if a more specific code is not supported.
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct codes.