Disp fx of neck of scapula, right shoulder, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right shoulder blade, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture were compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This is the initial visit for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting to the emergency department or clinic for the first time with a right scapular neck fracture that is documented as displaced and open. This would include injuries resulting from high-impact trauma, such as falls or motor vehicle accidents, where the bone has pierced the skin or the wound communicates with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right shoulder" and "neck of scapula" to differentiate from other scapular fracture locations.
• Confirm the "open fracture" status is explicitly stated by the provider, often indicating a Gustilo-Anderson classification.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, as subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.