Amputations Flashcards
explain disarticulated vs amputation
disarticulated: digit/extremity removed at joint
amputation: digit/extremity removed at somewhere other than joint
which condition accounts for 82% of amputations in the United States
poor vascular health
what is an important pertinent negative in amputation cases
depth and involvement of underlying bone
what is the CPT code for a gout smear
89060
what is important to note about a gout specimen for crystals
it should not be placed in formalin or any aqueous solution - place only in 100% alcohol
what are two important measurements to take for an above the knee amputation
proximal soft tissue margin to heel and heel to toe
what are the three important vessels to submit for leg amputation
anterior tibial artery
posterior tibial artery
fibular (peroneal) artery
what is the CPT code for traumatic finger/toe amputations
88302
what is the CPT code for non-traumatic finger/toe amputations
88305
what is the CPT code for traumatic extremity amputations
88305
what is the CPT code for non-traumatic extremity amputations
88307
what is the CPT code for decalcification
88311
what are the four important characteristics of osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
fibrillation
eburnation
subchondral cysts
osteophytes
what are the two important characteristics of avascular necrosis
wedge-shaped infarcts and lifting of the cartilage
what is osteoporosis
decreased bone mass which can lead to fracture
