Description:
How familiar are you with the codes 0X6N0Z1, 0X6Q0Z0, and 0X6N0Z0? This webinar will explore what the hand can reveal about injuries and their treatments. Join Mike Trelow as he explores the intricate anatomy of the hand, including its bones, joints, tendons, and nerves. He will guide attendees through detailed case studies, providing practical experience coding various injuries and procedures.
Hand injuries account for over 12% of all trauma cases in the U.S. and are one of the most frequently treated injuries in emergency departments. This session aims to enhance your understanding of hand anatomy and improve your coding accuracy for better registry data.
Objectives:
- Recall the anatomy of the hand
- Identify the ICD 10 codes on the hand injuries cases presented
Moderator: Kim Barre
Faculty Presenter: Mike Trelow
Bio:
Mike Trelow has worked as a Trauma Registrar/Analyst for 35 years. He has worked for a trauma registry vendor, Level I and II Adult and Peds Trauma Centers, created the Basic and Advanced Trauma Registrar Course for a trauma education company, served in the Air Force as a Firefighter/Rescue/Paramedic, and is now working for Brundage Group as a Director of Trauma and Quality where he created the Trauma Tip cards for trauma registrars to use.