Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00223:clause:1_365
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00223
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 365
Character Range: 280653–281360

365     For multiple fractures involving the spinal canal on more than one level, as distinct from the spinous processes or facet joints, the assessment made under Table 9.15: Cervical spine – diagnosis-related estimates, Table 9.16: Thoracic spine – diagnosis-related estimates or Table 9.17: Lumbar spine – diagnosis-related estimates is to be adjusted as follows:
      a)      where there are multi-level fractures but no associated neurological compromise: increase the assessment under Table 9.15, Table 9.16 or Table 9.17 by one level;
      b)      where there are multi-level fractures with neurological compromise: increase the assessment under Table 9.15, Table 9.16 or Table 9.17 by two levels.