Exam 6: Introduction to ICD-10-PCS

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

Modifying the natural anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part is called ____.

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

Exploration or inspection of a body part(s)that is integral to the performance of the procedure is not coded separately.

Alphabetic Index entry for brachytherapy prostate

It is acceptable to use a general body part value,if available,when the specific body part cannot be determined.

Bone marrow biopsy taken from iliac bone,percutaneous

Procedures performed on the skin are coded to the body part values in the body system skin and breast.

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

The root operation "insertion" always involves a device.

The maxillary sinus is in what body system?

The trachea is in what body system?

Alphabetic Index entry for resection of the adrenal glands

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy,force,or a destructive agent is extraction.

When a patient is having a knee replacement,a code for the resection of a joint is not assigned and is coded to the joint replacement.

The cystic duct is in what body system?

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

Endometrial ablation via natural opening,endoscopic

It is required that a coder use the Index to assign an ICD-10-PCS code.

The root operation "extraction" always involves a device.