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FINGERS/HANDSStep Twelve: Rate the proximal phalanges and MP joints of the fingers. One isimpaired. Therefore use Chart 1DIGITTHUMB INDEX MIDDLE RING LITTLEDistal phalanx - - 3.2 2.4 1.6DIP joint - - - - -Middle phalanx - - - 1.8 1.2PIP joint - - - - -Proximal phalanx - - - - 0.2*MP joint - - - - -* 0.2 = 0.4 x 1/2 (See Rule 6, Amputation, page 3)Step Thirteen: Add up the ratings obtained for each digit and obtain themaximum value permitted for each digit as indicated on thehighest numbered chart used in this rating process (i.e., Chart 3).Adjust the total rating for each digit so that none exceeds themaximum allowed. In this example none require adjustment.DIGITTHUMB INDEX MIDDLE RING LITTLEDIGIT TOTALS 3.2 4.2 3.0MAX. VALUES 8 6 4Step Fourteen: Add the digit totals. The result is the PCI rating to be charged tothis claim.3.2 + 4.2 + 3.0 = 10.4%Step Fifteen: The amount to be charged to the fund for enhanced disabilities isthe difference between the overall PCI rating and that resulting fromthe injury only 14.67 - 10.4 = 4.3%Page 21COPYRIGHT 2006 All Rights Reserved October 1, 2006