Nondisp fx of body of scapula, l shldr, 7thG

This code signifies a left shoulder injury involving a break in the main part of the scapula that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of fracture care, specifically experiencing slower-than-expected bone healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left scapular body fracture is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician notes that the healing process is delayed. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or medication adjustments, due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and identifies the "body" of the scapula on the "left" side.
• Confirm the encounter is for ongoing fracture care and the physician has documented "delayed healing" or similar terminology.
• This code requires a 7th character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.