Dislocation of oth prt right shoulder girdle, init encntr

This code signifies a complete displacement of a bone from its normal articulation within the right shoulder girdle, excluding the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints. This could involve dislocations of the scapula, coracoid process, or other less common components of the shoulder girdle. It indicates the initial treatment or assessment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed dislocation of a part of the right shoulder girdle other than the AC or SC joint. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the injury, such as reduction, immobilization, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" side and excludes AC or SC joint involvement.
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for the dislocation; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Code any associated fractures or other injuries separately.