Disp fx of body of scapula, unsp shoulder, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture located in the main body of the scapula, which is displaced from its normal anatomical position. The specific shoulder affected is not documented, and the fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact. This represents the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the scapular body where the laterality (left or right) is not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for management of the fracture, such as emergency room visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "body of scapula."
• Only use this code when the laterality of the shoulder is truly unspecified; otherwise, use a more specific code.
• This "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.