Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alphabetic Index entry for PEEP

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alphabetic Index entry for PEEP...

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A character "Z" is available to indicate that no qualifier is necessary for a given procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Any procedure that affects payment or reimbursement must be reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following with the correct term or definition.
-Procedure codes recognized by the MS-DRG Grouper as Nonoperating Room Procedures that may affect MS-DRG assignment

Accepted Answer

A) Non-OR procedure affecting MS-DRG assignment 
B) Limited coverage 
C) Noncovered OR procedure 
D) Valid OR procedure 
E) Bilateral procedure

Question 7

If the identical procedure is performed on contralateral body parts and a bilateral body part value is available for that body part,two codes with the right and left body part should be assigned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Right inguinal herniorrhaphy with synthetic mesh,open

Accepted Answer

The answer of Right inguinal herniorrhaphy with synthetic mesh,open...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All ICD-10-PCS codes have six characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Percutaneous aspiration of left perirenal abscess

Accepted Answer

The answer of Percutaneous aspiration of left perirenal abscess...

Question 14

When a patient is having a hip replacement,a code for the resection of a joint is assigned in addition to the joint replacement code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A device is coded only if the device remains after the procedure is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The root operation to stop postprocedural bleeding is "control."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which character identifies the approach in an...

Question 18

CABG bypass of two coronary arteries using the saphenous vein (aorta to coronary artery) and one artery with the left internal mammary artery to coronary artery.The left greater saphenous vein was harvested via percutaneous endoscopic approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of CABG bypass of two coronary arteries using...

Question 19

"Division" is the root operation in which the sole objective is separating a nontubular body part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alphabetic Index entry for gastric banding (stomach)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alphabetic Index entry for gastric banding (stomach)...

Exam 6: General Coding Guidelines for Medical and Surgical Procedures

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

Alphabetic Index entry for PEEP

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.

A character "Z" is available to indicate that no qualifier is necessary for a given procedure.

Any procedure that affects payment or reimbursement must be reported.

Match the following with the correct term or definition. -Procedure codes recognized by the MS-DRG Grouper as Nonoperating Room Procedures that may affect MS-DRG assignment

If the identical procedure is performed on contralateral body parts and a bilateral body part value is available for that body part,two codes with the right and left body part should be assigned.

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

Right inguinal herniorrhaphy with synthetic mesh,open

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

All ICD-10-PCS codes have six characters.

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

Percutaneous aspiration of left perirenal abscess

When a patient is having a hip replacement,a code for the resection of a joint is assigned in addition to the joint replacement code.

A device is coded only if the device remains after the procedure is completed.

The root operation to stop postprocedural bleeding is "control."

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

CABG bypass of two coronary arteries using the saphenous vein (aorta to coronary artery) and one artery with the left internal mammary artery to coronary artery.The left greater saphenous vein was harvested via percutaneous endoscopic approach.

"Division" is the root operation in which the sole objective is separating a nontubular body part.

Alphabetic Index entry for gastric banding (stomach)