Steven Was Able to Make an Appointment with the Orthopedist

question 33

Short Answer

Steven was able to make an appointment with the orthopedist within a few hours of being seen in the ED for a splint to his left wrist after a fall. The orthopedist reviewed the x-rays from the emergency room and agreed with emergency room physician that the distal radius was fractured. A short-arm fiberglass cast was applied, and the fracture was expected to heal in 6-8 weeks. Report the closed treatment of this fracture.
CPT Code: ____________________

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Definitions:

Inside the Body

Pertaining to or occurring within the physical structure of an organism, including its organs and processes.

Electric-shock Sensations

Sudden, sharp surges of pain or feeling of receiving an electric shock, which can be a symptom of neurological disorders or withdrawal from certain medications.

Positive Symptoms

In psychiatry, these symptoms include active manifestations such as hallucinations and delusions, often found in conditions like schizophrenia.

Butterflies

Light, fluttery sensations in the stomach, often as a response to nervousness or excitement.