Disp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the acromial process, the bony projection at the top of the shoulder blade, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. Specifically, it indicates the injury occurred in the patient's left shoulder and is being treated for the first time, with the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial diagnosis of a displaced acromial fracture on the left side, resulting from trauma such as a direct blow or fall. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed as closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed"; if open, a different 7th character will be required.