Fracture of r shoulder girdle, part unsp, init for opn fx

This code signifies an open fracture affecting an unspecified part of the right shoulder girdle. An open fracture means the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right shoulder girdle fracture where the specific bone (e.g., clavicle, scapula, humerus head) is not yet definitively identified or documented, and there is an open wound communicating with the fracture. This would be used in emergency department settings or initial orthopedic consultations following trauma.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "open fracture" and specifies the right side.
• If the specific bone of the shoulder girdle is identified, a more precise code should be used.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.