Exam 6: Introduction to Icd-10-PCS

It is acceptable to choose a valid code directly from the tables.

Body systems designated as "upper" contain body parts above the heart.

The approach for removal of a skin lesion is external.

Thoracentesis, right pleural cavity, therapeutic (percutaneous)

Alphabetic Index entry for resection of the adrenal glands (bilateral)

All ICD-10-PCS codes have six characters.

ICD-10-PCS is expandable with an unlimited number of codes.

Alphabetic Index entry for left kidney transplant

The entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the operative site is an open approach.

The root operation "extraction" always involves a device.

Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location is reattachment.

The root operation "insertion" always involves a device.

A bone marrow transplant is coded to the root operation transplant.

Ligatures, sutures, and clips are not considered to be devices.

Open partial nephrectomy, left

Sutures are considered a device.

The root operation "replacement" always involves a device.

Endometrial ablation via natural opening, endoscopic

Cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities is ____.

Which character identifies the body part in an ICD-10-PCS code?