Nondisp fx of glenoid cav of scapula, right shoulder, init

This code signifies a fracture of the glenoid cavity, the shallow socket on the scapula that articulates with the humerus, specifically in the right shoulder. The fracture is described as nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their anatomical alignment, and it is an initial encounter for a closed fracture, indicating the skin is intact over the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the right glenoid cavity. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the fracture, such as immobilization or pain management, and there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right shoulder" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Verify the fracture is closed; an open fracture would necessitate a different code.