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Chapter 19
Question | Answer |
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Which term describes a reduction? | manipulation |
Which treatment of a fracture requires the fracture to be exposed to view or opened at a remote site for nailing across the fracture? | open |
Which of the following terms describes traction by use of strapping, elastic wraps, or tape? | skin traction |
Wound exploration codes have what service(s) bundled into the codes: | exploration, enlargement, debridment, removal of foreign body, minor vessel ligation, repair |
The application of a cranial halo is a form of: | external fixation |
This type of graft is often taken from the upper thigh area. | fascia lata grafts |
Insertion of a device into the muscle to measure the pressure within the muscle is monitoring of: | interstitial fluid pressure |
Fast becoming the treatment of choice for many orthopedic surgical procedures is what type of procedure? | endoscopy/arthroscopy |
What are the different types of fracture treatment? | open, closed, percutaneous |
What flap describes a bone graft that is taken along with the skin and tissue that overlies the bone? | free osteocutaneous flap |
Fracture codes are based on: | treatment type (open, closed, percutaneous) |
The restoration of a fracture or dislocation to its normal anatomic alignment by the application of manually applied force is known as: | external manipulation |
A hip replacement is coded based on the: | reason for treatment (surgery) |
Open treatment of a fracture is when the: | fracture is exposed by an incision made over the fracture and the fractured bone is visualized |
Where is the bimalleolar bone located? | ankle |
What is the difference between the code for a soft tissue abscess in the Musculoskeletal System subsection and the codes for abscess in the Integumentary System subsection? | depth |
Arthrocentesis is? | aspiration, injection, and puncture of a joint |
The acronym ORIF stands for: | open reduction with internal fixation |
____ is the attachment of a spinal fixation device at each end of the area being repaired and at least one other attachment in the area being repaired. | segmental ????? |
Electrical or ultrasound stimulation is used to: | promote healing |
A bunionectomy is a hallux ____ correction. | vagus ??? |
Arthroscopy is a desirable treatment choice by physicians and patients because the: | incisions are made smaller which decreases the risk of infection and speeds up recovery time |
A ____ arthroscopy is always included in a surgical arthroscopy. | diagnostic |
Bone grafts for spinal surgery are often coded in conjunction with a surgical procedure. What is the appropriate modifier to apply to the bone graft code? | none |