QME testing 6 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Which chapter of the AMA Guides 5th Edition is used to evaluate spinal impairments?
Chapter 15.
What is the primary method for rating spinal impairments in AMA Guides 5th Edition?
Diagnosis-Related Estimates (DRE) method.
When is the Range of Motion (ROM) method used instead of DRE for spine ratings?
When multiple injuries, surgeries, or conditions prevent accurate classification under DRE.
What chapter of the AMA Guides is used to evaluate upper extremity impairments?
Chapter 16.
What is the default unit for rating upper and lower extremity impairments before conversion?
The regional impairment (e.g., arm or leg) which is then converted to whole person impairment (WPI).
What chapter of the AMA Guides is used to evaluate lower extremity impairments?
Chapter 17.
What chapter of the AMA Guides is used for cardiovascular impairments?
Chapter 4.
How are impairments rated for cardiac conditions in AMA Guides?
By classifying the severity of functional limitations and exercise tolerance testing (if available).
What chapter of the AMA Guides addresses mental and behavioral disorders?
Chapter 14.
Are GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) scores used in AMA 5th psych ratings?
No. GAF scores are not part of the AMA 5th methodology for impairment rating.
What method is used to assess psych impairment in AMA Guides 5th Edition?
The five-axis system including Global Assessment, Activities of Daily Living, Social Functioning, Concentration, and Adaptation.
What chapter of the AMA Guides is used for pain-related impairment?
Chapter 18, but it does not typically result in a separate WPI rating.
What is the role of Chapter 18 in the AMA Guides?
To provide guidance on pain complaints and how they may affect overall impairment when not captured elsewhere.
What is the maximum allowable impairment rating for a total loss of function of an upper extremity?
60% Whole Person Impairment (WPI).
How are impairments for amputations rated in the AMA Guides?
Based on the level of amputation and associated functional loss, referenced by region-specific charts.
