Field Name: Field Value: Revision: 9th Revision: Code Type: Procedure: Code: 8442: Description: Fit lo arm/hand prosthes (Fitting of prosthesis of lower arm and hand)

Date: August 1, 2013 at 12:58 PM Subject: ICD-10 fitting codes? I found the following diagnosis codes in the latest update of the ICD-10 code set. They are grouped in amongst . 8442 Fitting of prosthesis of lower arm and hand Fit lo arm/hand prosthes 8443 Fitting of prosthesis of arm, not otherwise specified Fit arm prosthesis NOS 8444 Implantation of prosthetic device of arm Implant arm prosthesis 8445 Fitting of prosthesis above knee Fit above knee

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. [Figure 2]. With the older style batteries, when a prosthetic arm lost power--at school, for example--the child had to go through the rest of the day without use of the arm. A full recharge took more . No longer just a "helper-hand," the prosthesis is a normal part of their body [Figure 3 on page . so they are fit as a single-site control. Although a single control site can still offer proportional control of speed and grip strength, it is not as efficient as dual-site .

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Upper-Extremity Prosthetics: . The Viau-Whiteside Swimming Attachment and the P.O.S.O.S./Tablada Swimming Hand Prosthesis (Figs. 55 and 56) are two with which the author is most familiar, although others may exist. . Fourth, have a neoprene arm cover for the prosthesis which will float the arm in the water if it comes off. Fifth, always wear an approved floatation vest.