Medicare Risk Adjustment Tip: Traumatic Amputations and Complications
Traumatic amputation is the loss of a part of the body, usually a finger, toe, hand, or foot, as a result of an accident or injury. The initial encounter for a traumatic amputation should always include active treatment for injury, poisoning, or other consequence of an external cause. Complications often occur when a part of the body is amputated. The most important of these are bleeding, trauma, and infection. The long-term outcome for a disabled person depends on early emergency and critical care management. A well-fitting and functional prosthesis and retraining can speed up rehabilitation.