ICD-10: S42.199. Short Description: Fracture of other part of scapula, unspecified shoulder. Long Description: Fracture of other part of scapula, unspecified shoulder. Version 2019 of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S42.199.
CPT® 23570 in section: Closed treatment of scapular fracture.
What is a scapula fracture? The scapula, or shoulder blade, is the bone located in the back of your shoulder between the shoulder and the spine. It is generally easy to feel. Fractures of the scapula are most often caused by direct trauma from the back or side.
- Scapular body and spine fractures are the most frequent (50% of the cases) (Figures 6, 7). The rim fracture could be transversal, involving the supra or infraspinous fossa, or vertical named trans-spinal fracture. The isolated spine fracture is rare accounting for 6–11% of scapular fractures (50-53).
Scapula fractures are uncommon because the scapula is protected by the chest and shoulder muscles. Significant force is needed for a fracture to occur. Therefore a complete medical assessment should be performed to ensure that there are no additional injuries.
flat triangular boneThe scapula is a large, flat triangular bone with three processes called the acromion, spine and coracoid process . It forms the back portion of the shoulder girdle.
ScapulaBordersSuperior, lateral and medialAnglesLateral, superior and inferiorSurfacesAnterior: subscapular fossa Posterior: supraspinous fossa, spine, infraspinous fossaProcessesCoracoid, acromion4 more rows
Symptoms of fractured scapulaLocalized pain at rest.Extreme pain when moving the arm.Tenderness.Swelling around the back of the shoulder.Severe bruising and scrapes around the affected area.Holding injured arm close to the body where shoulder is in 90-90 degree position with elbow with shoulder internal rotation.More items...
The anatomic neck of the scapula is the slightly constricted portion which surrounds the head and is more distinct below and behind than above and in front. The surgical neck of the scapula passes directly medial to the base of the coracoid process.
Shoulder fractures involve at least one of three bones in the shoulder: the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone), or humerus (upper arm bone). All three types of fractures can cause shoulder pain, swelling, tenderness, and limit the shoulder's range of motion, but there are also significant differences.
Scapular fractures are caused by direct trauma involving a large amount of force or violence....Common causes of broken shoulder blades include the following:Motor vehicle accidents.Falls with direct trauma to the shoulder.Falls onto an outstretched arm.Direct trauma such as from a baseball bat or hammer.
The scapula is an important bone in the function of the shoulder joint. It engages in 6 types of motion, which allow for full-functional upper extremity movement including protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, upward rotation, and downward rotation.
Healing: Your fracture is stable and does not need an operation. This injury normally takes 6-12 weeks to heal.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S42.101A became effective on October 1, 2021.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.
S42.101 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
S42.1 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Fracture of scapula. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.
Billable - S42.116D Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing