Fracture of unsp part of scapula, right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic fracture of an unspecified part of the right scapula, with the patient experiencing residual effects or complications from the original injury. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, but the patient continues to have ongoing issues directly attributable to the prior scapular fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications such as pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or hardware-related issues following a previously treated right scapular fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is on managing these chronic sequelae rather than an acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the prior right scapular fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Code any specific complications (e.g., nonunion, malunion) in addition to this sequela code, if applicable.