Exam 6: Introduction to ICD-10-PCS

Sutures are considered a device.

Stopping,or attempting to stop,postprocedural bleeding is called ____.

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is called ____ approach.

____________________ is a minimally invasive technique that uses robotic arms to manipulate the surgical equipment and tools.

The thoracic nerve is in what body system?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)are responsible for the maintenance of ICD-10-PCS.

How many characters are in an ICD-10-PCS code?

A closed reduction of a fracture is coded to the manipulation approach.

ICD-10-PCS is divided into how many sections?

EGD with biopsy of the lower esophagus

Procedures that are performed using an open approach with percutaneous endoscopic assistance are coded to open approach.

____________________ examinations and procedures are performed with an instrument that examines any cavity of the body with the use of a rigid or a flexible scope.

The type of instrumentation is a component in determining the approach.

Which of the following is a characteristic of ICD-10-PCS?

Open partial nephrectomy,left

It is not acceptable to choose a valid code directly from the tables.

Removal of foreign body right external auditory canal

The sixth character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents a ____.

____________________ is an adjunct procedure that allows increased visualization and more precise navigation during surgery.

ICD-10-PCS codes are alphanumeric.