Disp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the acromial process, a bony projection of the scapula, on the patient's left shoulder. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. This specific code is used during the healing phase when the fracture is progressing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a left acromial process fracture that was initially displaced, and the patient is now in the routine healing phase. It would be used after the initial treatment and before the fracture is fully healed, assuming no complications or delayed healing. This code indicates ongoing care for a healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left shoulder" and "acromial process" to differentiate from other scapular fractures.
• Confirm the "D" seventh character is appropriate for routine healing; other seventh characters exist for different healing statuses or complications.
• Verify that the fracture was explicitly documented as "displaced" at the time of initial diagnosis or subsequent assessment.