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1. John is returning to the physician and office 2 weeks post surgery for an application of a new long leg cast. Patient required surgery due to a traumatic fracture of the lower leg. (8 points) a?
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What type of fracture is considered traumatic?
nonunion
What are examples of active treatment for traumatic fractures?
Fractures-Fracture guidelines have also been added. Traumatic fractures are coded as acute fractures with codes from categories 800-829 while the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. Examples of active treatment are: surgical treatment, emergency department encounter and evaluation and treatment by a new physician.
Which fracture is the most dangerous type of break in a bone?
Fracture to the Hip Joint causing fracture to the femur can eventually lead to death or fracture to the cranium causing traumatic cephalohydrocele.
What is the icd9 code for an old healed fracture?
It would be coded to a history code. What type of fracture was it stress, traumatic, or pathological?
Who performs fracture repair?
Fracture repair is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon, general surgeon, or family physician.
What is the ICD-9-CM code for traumatic arthritis wrist due to fracture five years ago?
716.1
Which term describes the attempted reduction or restoration of a fracture or dislocation with application of manually applied force?
Manipulation describes the attempted reduction or restoration of a fracture or dislocation with application of manually applied force.
What is the ICD 9 CM code for traumatic arthritis wrist due to fracture five years ago?
The ICD-9-CM code for traumatic arthritis of the wrist due to a fracture five years ago would typically fall under the category of post-traumatic arthritis. The specific code would depend on factors such as whether the arthritis is general or localized and any additional details about the condition. It is important to consult the ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and an experienced medical coder to accurately assign the appropriate code.
What will a sports medicine doctor do for a hyperxtension wrist and thumb?
First of all, there is a large amount of uncertainty as to what was meant by a 'hyperextension wrist and thumb'. If there is a specific fracture, such as the common Colles fracture, which may very well cause hyperextension of the wrist in traumatic fashion, then the sports physician will generally speaking reset the fracture if necessary (under anesthesia when warranted), and proceed to cast the forearm/hand. If the problem is not fracture, but say tendon injury, splinting may be offered with suggestion of RICE therapy (rest, icing, compression, elevation) along with prescription of NSAIDS for both their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is the different between failure and fracture?
failure-loss of load carrying capacity. fracture-breaking of material in two piece due to application of load.
Is application and removal of the first cast or traction device included in fracture care?
yes
When might a patient need open reduction of a fracture?
if there is an open, severe, or comminuted fracture. This procedure allows a physician to examine and surgically correct associated soft tissue damage while reducing the fracture and, if necessary, applying internal or external devices
