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

This code signifies a fracture of the glenoid cavity, the socket of the shoulder joint, that is not displaced. The injury affects an unspecified shoulder and is currently in a phase where the fracture is healing slower than expected, requiring ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a glenoid cavity fracture that was previously diagnosed and is now exhibiting delayed healing. This would include scenarios where imaging shows incomplete bone union beyond the typical healing timeframe, or the patient continues to experience significant pain or functional limitations attributed to the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the glenoid cavity as the fracture site.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed nondisplaced; otherwise, a different code for displaced fractures would be more appropriate.