Disp fx of glenoid cav of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade that has shifted out of its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is located in an unspecified shoulder and is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, exposing the bone. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open, displaced fracture of the glenoid cavity when the laterality (left or right shoulder) is not specified in the medical record. This would typically be used in emergency department settings, initial surgical consultations, or inpatient admissions for the primary management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for the fracture; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• If laterality (left or right shoulder) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.