Disp fx of body of scapula, l shldr, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a left shoulder injury involving a fracture through the main part of the scapula bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. Crucially, it indicates that the bone fragments have failed to heal together properly, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing complication.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced left scapular body fracture where nonunion has been identified or is being managed. This includes visits for continued treatment, evaluation of delayed healing, or preparation for surgical intervention due to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" shoulder and "body" of the scapula.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care related to the nonunion, not the initial injury.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.