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Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes represents the root operation?

Section 1: Medical and Surgical

Explanation

Root operation is represented in Section 1.

What does the second character in an ICD-10-PCS code represent?

Body system

Explanation

Second character denotes the body system.

Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes includes procedures performed on the female reproductive system?

Section 2: Obstetrics

Explanation

Obstetrics section covers procedures on the female reproductive system.

What does the third character of an ICD-10-PCS code represent?

Root operation

Explanation

Third character represents the root operation.

What does the term 'administration' represent in ICD-10-PCS coding?

The method of administering anesthesia

Explanation

Administration refers to administering anesthesia.

Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes includes procedures performed on the central nervous system?

Section 1: Medical and Surgical

Explanation

Central nervous system procedures are in Section 1.

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the third character, called 'root operation,' describe?

The objective of the procedure

Explanation

The third character defines the procedure's objective.

What is the function of the fourth character in an ICD-10-PCS code?

Approach

Explanation

Fourth character specifies the approach.

What does the term 'approach' refer to in ICD-10-PCS coding?

The incision or approach route to the site of the procedure

Explanation

Approach signifies the incision or route to the procedure site.

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In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the sixth character indicate?

The number of procedures performed

Explanation

Sixth character denotes the quantity of procedures.

#11

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents the body part being operated on?

Fifth character

Explanation

Fifth character indicates the operated body part.

#12

What does the term 'body system' refer to in ICD-10-PCS coding?

The portion of the body operated on

Explanation

Body system denotes the operated portion of the body.

#13

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code specifies the type of device used in a procedure?

Fifth character

Explanation

Fifth character describes the device used.

#14

What does the term 'device' signify in ICD-10-PCS coding?

The equipment used during the procedure

Explanation

Device refers to the equipment used in the procedure.

#15

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the seventh character represent?

The qualifier

Explanation

Seventh character represents the qualifier.

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Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code indicates the qualifier for a procedure?

Seventh character

Explanation

Seventh character signifies the procedure's qualifier.

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In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the root operation 'Excision' involve?

Removing all or a portion of a body part

Explanation

Excision involves removing all or part of a body part.

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Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents the type of device left in place after a procedure?

Seventh character

Explanation

Seventh character denotes the device left after the procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Coding Elements Quiz

Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes represents the root operation?

What does the second character in an ICD-10-PCS code represent?

Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes includes procedures performed on the female reproductive system?

What does the third character of an ICD-10-PCS code represent?

What does the term 'administration' represent in ICD-10-PCS coding?

Which section of ICD-10-PCS codes includes procedures performed on the central nervous system?

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the third character, called 'root operation,' describe?

What is the function of the fourth character in an ICD-10-PCS code?

What does the term 'approach' refer to in ICD-10-PCS coding?

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the sixth character indicate?

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents the body part being operated on?

What does the term 'body system' refer to in ICD-10-PCS coding?

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code specifies the type of device used in a procedure?

What does the term 'device' signify in ICD-10-PCS coding?

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the seventh character represent?

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code indicates the qualifier for a procedure?

In ICD-10-PCS coding, what does the root operation 'Excision' involve?

Which character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents the type of device left in place after a procedure?

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