Fracture oth prt scapula, right shoulder, init for opn fx

This code signifies an open fracture affecting any part of the right scapula other than the acromial process or coracoid process. An open fracture indicates a break in the skin overlying the bone, exposing the fracture site to the external environment. This specific code is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, open fracture of the right shoulder blade, excluding fractures of the acromion or coracoid. This would be used, for example, when documenting the initial surgical repair or emergency department management of a right scapular body fracture with an associated laceration.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "open" and the "right" side.
• Verify that the fracture location is not the acromion or coracoid process, as those have specific codes.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.