Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the shoulder blade that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin was broken at the time of injury, exposing the fracture to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a fracture of the scapular body without displacement, and the injury is explicitly described as an open fracture. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury, such as initial evaluation, reduction, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the scapular body.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Confirm the shoulder involved is not specified (e.g., left or right) in the medical record.