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

This code describes a fracture of the glenoid cavity, the socket portion of the shoulder joint, which has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The specific shoulder (left or right) is not documented, and the fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an open, nondisplaced fracture of the glenoid cavity where the laterality of the shoulder is not specified in the medical record. This applies to the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or initial casting/immobilization.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" of the glenoid cavity.
• If laterality (left or right) is specified, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.