Amputation
Definition
The surgical or traumatic removal of a body part, typically a finger, hand, arm, toe, foot, or leg. Amputations in workers' compensation are rated using specific AMA Guides tables that assign impairment percentages based on the level of amputation, and prosthetic needs are included in future medical care determinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Amputation?
The surgical or traumatic removal of a body part, typically a finger, hand, arm, toe, foot, or leg. Amputations in workers' compensation are rated using specific AMA Guides tables that assign impairment percentages based on the level of amputation, and prosthetic needs are included in future medical care determinations.
Is amputation covered under workers' compensation in California?
Amputation may be authorized as part of a workers' compensation treatment plan in California, subject to utilization review (UR) and the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The primary treating physician must request authorization through the appropriate channels.