Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture to the main part of their shoulder blade, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The encounter indicates that the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced body of scapula fracture is seen for routine follow-up, such as cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress. It signifies that the fracture is progressing through its normal healing stages.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "body of scapula" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing and not for complications or delayed healing, which would require different seventh characters.
• Verify the laterality (unspecified shoulder in this case) aligns with the medical record.