Med Coding Basics- ICD-10-PCS Fundamentals Questions and Answers
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Med Coding Basics- ICD-10-PCS Fundamentals Questions and Answers
If there is no Qualifier for an ICD-10-PCS code, _____ is used as a filler.
-NA
-N
-T
-Z
Z
Which of the following is an example of the characteristics ICD-10-PCS was developed for?
-completeness
-swiftness
-easiness
-...
Med Coding Basics- ICD-10-PCS
Fundamentals Questions and Answers
If there is no Qualifier for an ICD-10-PCS code, _____ is used as a filler.
-NA
-N
-T
-Z - answer Z
Which of the following is an example of the characteristics ICD-10-PCS was developed
for?
-completeness
-swiftness
-easiness
-none of the above - answer completeness
A ___ defines an additional attribute of the procedure performed, if applicable. - answer
qualifier
An example of a device is a Nonautologous Tissue ___. - answer substitute
An example of an approach value in ICD-10-PCS is Open with ___ Endoscopic
Assistance. - answer percutaneous
Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part is known as ___ in Root
Operation. - answer excision
ICD-10-PCS uses ___ characters in the codes. - answer seven
Materials such as _____ are not considered devices.
-clips
-pacemakers
-drainage devices
-all the above - answer clips
There are _____ different approach values in ICD-10-PCS.
-six
-seven
-eight
-ten - answer seven
Qualifier - answer An additional attribute of the procedure performed, if applicable.
, An example of a device is a synthetic ___. - answer substitute
The ICD-10 codeset contains two separate volumes - answer ICD-10-CM= contains
diagnosis codes that are used in all healthcare settings.
ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System)= used to code procedures and services and is
used exclusively in hospital settings. These codes are not currently reported on claims
for payment, but are used for statistical and tracking purposes.
The sections in the ICD-10-PCS codebook include: - answer -Introduction
-ICD-10-PCS Official Conventions
-ICD-10-PCS Additional Features
-ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines
-Coding Exercises
-Index
-Table
-Appendix A: Components of the Medical and Surgical Approach Definitions
-Appendix B: Root Operation Definitions
-Appendix C: Comparison of Medical and Surgical Root Operations
-Appendix D: Body Part Key
-Appendix E: Body Part Definitions
-Appendix F: Device Key and Aggregation Table
-Appendix G: Device Definitions
-Appendix H: Substance Key/Substance Definitions
-Appendix I: Sections B-H Character Definitions
-Appendix J: Hospital Acquired Conditions
-Appendix K: Coding Exercises and Answers
-Appendix L: Procedure Combination Tables
An example of a PCS table: - answer
ICD-10-PCS was developed based on four essential characteristics: - answer
completeness, expandability, multi-axial, and standardization of terminology.
ICD-10-PCS was designed so new codes can easily be incorporated into the system.
The Characterisitics: - answer Completeness:There should be a unique code for all
substantially different procedures.
Expandability:As new procedures are developed, the structure of ICD-10-PCS should
allow them to be easily incorporated as new codes.
Multi-axial:ICD-10-PCS should have a multi-axial structure with each code character
having the same meaning within a specific body system and across body systems to the
greatest extent possible.
Standardized terminology:ICD-10-PCS should include definitions of the terminology
used. Each term must be assigned a specific meaning.
Codes are comprised of seven components. - answer Each component is called a
"character" and all codes are seven characters long. Individual units for each character
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