Disp fx of body of scapula, right shoulder, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the right shoulder blade that has resulted in the bone fragments being out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissues were also compromised, exposing the fracture site to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right scapular body fracture that is visibly displaced and classified as an open fracture. This would typically be used in emergency department settings, initial orthopedic consultations, or during the first surgical intervention for the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" shoulder and "body" of the scapula.
• Verify the "open" nature of the fracture is explicitly stated in the physician's notes.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment; subsequent care will require different encounter characters.