Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of an unspecified part of the left shoulder girdle. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a chronic condition, pain, limited range of motion, or other sequelae directly resulting from a past fracture of the left shoulder girdle. It should be used after the acute phase of the original fracture has passed and the patient is receiving treatment for the lasting effects.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating the late effects of the injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for the fracture itself; those require an 'A' or 'D' seventh character.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left shoulder girdle fracture.