Terminology
This resident actively participates in a procedure under the direct supervision of the attending
What is a First Assistant?
Removing part of the phalanx.
What is a phalangectomy?
Log phalangectomy
What is 1.2 ?
bunionectomy
What is a Silver?
Log Silver bunionectomy
What is a 211 ?
When a specific procedure in is unbundled into individual components.
What is fragmentation?
Removing the 2nd digit.
What is a toe amputation?
Log toe amputation.
What is 1.8 ?
A distal V osteotomy
What is a Chevron (Austin) bunionectomy ?
Log Chevron bunionectomy
What is 214 ?
Logging the same surgical procedure on the same day.
What is duplication?
Connecting the 3rd toe pipj.
What is a 3rd toe arthrodesis?
Log toe arthrodesis
What is 1.7 ?
Bunionectomy and fusion of 1st TMT
What is a Lapidus (metatarsocuneiform fusion) ?
Log Lapidus bunionectomy
What is 217
When a surgical procedure is logged into an incorrect procedural code.
What is miscategorization?
Removing the 4th toe head of proximal phalanx.
What is a 4th toe arthroplasty?
Log toe arthroplasty
What is 1.3 ?
Bunionectomy and proximal wedge osteotomy
What is a Juvara (1st metatarsal base osteotomy) ?
Log Juvara bunionectomy
What is 215 ?
The process by which the Program Director reviews logs for accuracy.
What is verification?
Bone cut to dorsiflex the hallux.
What is a phalangeal osteomy?
Log phalangeal osteotomy
What is 1.6 ?
bunionectomy and phalangeal osteotomy
What is an Akin bunionectomy ?
Log Akin bunionectomy
What is 213 ?