Ama Guides 5th Edition Upper Extremity

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Introduction to the AMA’s 6th edition of the Guides. Measurement comparing one side of the lower extremity to the other. The general rule of thumb is, the thigh should be measured at 10 cm above the. •Again, as discussed with the upper extremities, the AMA “Guides” addresses. •A 7% impairment of the upper extremity converts to a 6% impairment of the whole person. Introduction to the Upper Extremities. The upper extremity is divided into 4 regions (distal. The following example is taken from the AMA “Guides”, 5. Final Diagnosis.

Chapter 2-1300 Impairment Ratings

Table of Contents

1 Purpose and Scope. . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

2 Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

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3 Definition of Impairment . . . 11-16 17-01

4 General Requirements for

Impairment Ratings . . . . . 11-16 17-01

5 How a Claimant Files an

Extremity

Impairment Claim . . . . . 11-16 17-01

6 Impairment Ratings by the

Employee’s Choice Physician. 11-16 17-01

7 Impairment Ratings by a CMC. . 11-16 17-01

8 Impairment Ratings for

Certain Conditions . . . . . 11-16 17-01

9 Receipt of the Impairment

Evaluation . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

10 Pre-Recommended Decision

Challenges . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

11 Impairment Award . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

12 Impairment and Tort Offset/

State Workers’ Coordination. . 11-16 17-01

13 How to Calculate Increased

Impairment Award with Tort

Offset/SWC Coordination . . .

14 Issuance of a Recommended

Decision . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

15 FAB Development. . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

16 Additional Filings for

Ama Guides 5th Edition Upper Extremity

Impairment Benefits. . . . . 11-16 17-01

17 Issues Involving Survivor

Election . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

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Exhibits

Ama Guides 5th Edition Upper Extremity

1Not at MMI Letter. . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

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2 Not Claiming Impairment

Letter . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

3 Impairment Eligibility

Letter to Physician. . . . . 11-16 17-01

4 Impairment Rating

Ama Guides Upper Extremity Tables 5th Edition

Requirements . . . . . . . . 11-16 17-01

5 Required Medical Evidence for

Specific Conditions. . . . . 11-16 17-01

6 Breast Impairment Letter . . . 11-16 17-01