Question 1

Where are the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting located in the ICD-10-PCS coding book?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the back of the coding book 
B)  In the front of the coding book 
C)  In the Appendices 
D)  They are not located in the ICD-10-PCS coding book. 
A)  In the back of the coding book 
B)  In the front of the coding book 
C)  In the Appendices 
D)  They are not located in the ICD-10-PCS coding book.

Question 2

The tables in ICD-10-PCS are divided by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sections 
B)  approaches 
C)  root operations 
D)  body systems 
A)  sections 
B)  approaches 
C)  root operations 
D)  body systems

Question 3

The second character describes the ________ on which the procedure or service was performed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 
B)  Body Part 
C)  Body System 
D)  Approach 
A)  Section 
B)  Body Part 
C)  Body System 
D)  Approach

Question 4

In code 031209B, the second character "3" represents which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central nervous system 
B)  Upper arteries 
C)  Hepatobiliary system and pancreas 
D)  Upper veins 
A)  Central nervous system 
B)  Upper arteries 
C)  Hepatobiliary system and pancreas 
D)  Upper veins

Question 5

When no procedures are performed that are related to principal diagnosis procedures performed for definitive treatment and diagnostic procedures were performed for secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as principal procedure 
B)  sequence diagnostic procedure as principal procedure, since the procedure most related to the principal diagnosis takes precedence 
C)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment of secondary diagnosis as principal procedure, since there are no procedures related to principal diagnosis 
D)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as secondary procedure 
A)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as principal procedure 
B)  sequence diagnostic procedure as principal procedure, since the procedure most related to the principal diagnosis takes precedence 
C)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment of secondary diagnosis as principal procedure, since there are no procedures related to principal diagnosis 
D)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as secondary procedure

Question 6

Mrs. Smith had a craniotomy performed for a temporal hematoma. What body system alpha or numeric character represents this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  N 
C)  0 
D)  P 
A)  8 
B)  N 
C)  0 
D)  P

Question 7

ICD-10-PCS codes may include any letter of the alphabet except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  T 
C)  K 
D)  P 
A)  I 
B)  T 
C)  K 
D)  P

Question 8

What character represents a placeholder in ICD-10-PCS?

Accepted Answer

A)  X 
B)  O 
C)  Z 
D)  1 
A)  X 
B)  O 
C)  Z 
D)  1

Question 9

When coding a mental health procedure or service, what is your first character?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  B 
D)  G 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  B 
D)  G

Question 10

When a diagnostic procedure was performed for the principal diagnosis and a procedure is performed for definitive treatment of a secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as principal procedure 
B)  sequence diagnostic procedure as principal procedure, since the procedure most related to the principal diagnosis takes precedence 
C)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment of secondary diagnosis as principal procedure, since there are no procedures (definitive or nondefinitive treatment) related to principal diagnosis 
D)  The sequencing does not matter. 
A)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment most related to principal diagnosis as principal procedure 
B)  sequence diagnostic procedure as principal procedure, since the procedure most related to the principal diagnosis takes precedence 
C)  sequence procedure performed for definitive treatment of secondary diagnosis as principal procedure, since there are no procedures (definitive or nondefinitive treatment) related to principal diagnosis 
D)  The sequencing does not matter.

Question 11

Susan had a total mastectomy performed. What root operation character will be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 Dilation 
B)  F Fragmentation 
C)  T Resection 
D)  S Reposition 
A)  7 Dilation 
B)  F Fragmentation 
C)  T Resection 
D)  S Reposition

Question 12

In code 08NXY3Z, the third character "N" represents which root operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bypass 
B)  Excision 
C)  Release 
D)  Fusion 
A)  Bypass 
B)  Excision 
C)  Release 
D)  Fusion

Question 13

What letter or number represents the approach in code F09Z3XZ?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  9 
C)  Z 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  9 
C)  Z 
D)  3

Question 14

When coding an obstetrics case, what is your first character?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 15

The ICD-10-PCS official guideline, which states "It is not required to consult the Index first before proceeding to the Tables to complete the code. A valid code may be chosen directly from the Tables," is identified by_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  A1 
B)  A4 
C)  A7 
D)  A9 
A)  A1 
B)  A4 
C)  A7 
D)  A9

Question 16

What letter or number represents the root operation in code 8E0ZXY5?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  E 
C)  0 
D)  Z 
A)  8 
B)  E 
C)  0 
D)  Z

Exam 29: Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs

Where are the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting located in the ICD-10-PCS coding book?

The tables in ICD-10-PCS are divided by ________.

The second character describes the ________ on which the procedure or service was performed.

In code 031209B, the second character "3" represents which body system?

When no procedures are performed that are related to principal diagnosis procedures performed for definitive treatment and diagnostic procedures were performed for secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Mrs. Smith had a craniotomy performed for a temporal hematoma. What body system alpha or numeric character represents this procedure?

ICD-10-PCS codes may include any letter of the alphabet except ________.

What character represents a placeholder in ICD-10-PCS?

When coding a mental health procedure or service, what is your first character?

When a diagnostic procedure was performed for the principal diagnosis and a procedure is performed for definitive treatment of a secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Susan had a total mastectomy performed. What root operation character will be used?

In code 08NXY3Z, the third character "N" represents which root operation?

What letter or number represents the approach in code F09Z3XZ?

When coding an obstetrics case, what is your first character?

The ICD-10-PCS official guideline, which states "It is not required to consult the Index first before proceeding to the Tables to complete the code. A valid code may be chosen directly from the Tables," is identified by_______.

What letter or number represents the root operation in code 8E0ZXY5?

Introduction to the Languages of Coding

Abstracting Clinical Documentation

The Coding Process

Introduction to Icd-10-Cm

Coding Infectious Diseases

Coding Neoplasms

Coding Conditions of the Blood and Immunological Systems

Coding Endocrine Conditions

Coding Mental, Behavioral, and Neurological Disorders

Coding Dysfunction of the Optical and Auditory Systems

Coding Cardiovascular Conditions

Coding Respiratory Conditions

Coding Digestive System Conditions

Coding Integumentary Conditions

Coding Muscular and Skeletal Conditions

Coding Injury, Poisoning, and External Causes

Coding Genitourinary, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital, and Pediatrics Conditions

Factors Influencing Health Status Z Codes

Inpatient Hospital Diagnosis Coding

Introduction to CPT

CPT and Hcpcs Level Ii Modifiers

CPT Evaluation and Management Coding

CPT Anesthesia Section

CPT Surgery Section

CPT Radiology Section

CPT Pathology Lab Section

CPT Medicine Section

Hcpcs Level II

ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

Obstetrics Section

Placement Through Chiropractic Sections

Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Sections

Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology Through New Technology Section

Reimbursement

Introduction to Health Care Law and Ethics

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