Fracture of oth part of scapula, left shoulder, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting a part of the left scapula other than the glenoid cavity or acromial process. It specifically denotes a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site, and is used for the initial phase of treatment.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced closed fracture of the left scapula (excluding glenoid or acromion). It would be used when the patient first seeks medical attention for this specific injury.

• Ensure the fracture is definitively located on the left scapula and not the glenoid or acromion.
• Verify the fracture is closed; if open, a different code is required.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent care requires different encounter codes.