Disp fx of acromial process, right shoulder, init

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the acromial process, the bony projection on the shoulder blade, specifically on the right side. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned, indicating displacement. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a right shoulder acromial process fracture that is displaced and closed. It would be used in emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the primary management of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right shoulder" and "acromial process" to differentiate from other shoulder fractures.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "closed" to support this specific code.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.