Fx oth prt scapula, r shoulder, subs for fx w routn heal

Fracture of other part of scapula, right shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting any part of the right shoulder blade, excluding the anatomical neck, glenoid cavity, or coracoid/acromial process. The patient is in the healing phase following the initial injury, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a right scapular fracture (not specifically anatomical neck, glenoid, coracoid, or acromial) that is healing routinely. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent visits for monitoring fracture consolidation or rehabilitation.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the fracture location is specifically "other part of scapula" and on the right side.
Confirm documentation indicates routine healing; avoid this code if complications or delayed healing are present.
This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture that is healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.191Fracture of other part of scapula, right shoulder

S42.191D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle