Disp fx of coracoid process, r shldr, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the coracoid process on the right shoulder that has healed in an imperfect alignment (malunion). The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal position. This code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific malunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or further surgical intervention related to a previously treated right coracoid process fracture that has resulted in malunion. This indicates that the initial healing process did not achieve optimal anatomical alignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right shoulder" and "coracoid process."
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or routine follow-up for a healed fracture without complications.