Disp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the shoulder blade that has shifted out of its normal anatomical position. Importantly, this fracture is not healing as expected, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this ongoing healing issue.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced body of scapula fracture, affecting an unspecified shoulder, returns for treatment of a confirmed nonunion. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing further evaluation, surgical intervention, or conservative management specifically for the delayed or failed healing of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "body" of the scapula.
• Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment, as indicated by the 7th character "K".
• If the laterality (left or right shoulder) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.