CAISS Extremities and Pelvic Girdle Questions with Complete Answers Graded A+

CAISS Extremities and Pelvic Girdle Questions with Complete Answers Graded A+ How do you code GSW with missile lodged in the bone? As an Open Fx (Clarification document) How do you code bony fractures that are the result of a GSW? Open Fx How do you code bone contusions? They are not codeable What are some anatomical landmarks for amputation of the upper extremity? 1. Between shoulder and hand NFS [does not apply to hands, thumbs, fingers] 2. At the shoulder 3. at or above elbow but below shoulder 4. below elbow at or above wrist 5. hand - partial or complete 6. thumb 7. other fingers - single or multiple. When can you code compartment syndrome in the upper extremity? Compartment syndrome from trauma to soft tissue only w/o FX, destruction of bone or other structures (i.e.., you can use this category only if no specific injuries to the upper extremity are documented) What does crush injury involve? Massive destruction of skeletal vascular nervous and tissue systems Where are degloving injuries to the upper extremity assigned to External What are considerations for assigning PENETRATING injury codes? Use this if penetrating injury does not involve bone or internal structures; there are specific codes for tissue loss > 25 cm²; there are codes for blood loss > 20% for penetrating injuries at the shoulder or at or above the elbow, below the shoulder. Describe a major laceration to the upper extremity It is more than 10 cm long on the hand or greater than 20 cm long on the entire extremity and into the subcutaneous tissue What is the difference between a minor and major avulsion on the upper extremity? A minor or superficial is </= to 25 cm² on the hand or </= 100 cm² on the entire extremity. A major avulsion is tissue loss > 25 cm on the hand or > 100 cm² on the entire extremity