Exam 6: Introduction to Icd-10-PCS

The resection of tonsils is coded to an external approach.

The fifth character value represents the body part in the medical and surgical section.

Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part is bypass.

Temporary postoperative wound drains are considered devices when assigning an ICD-10-PCS code.

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

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

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

The fourth character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents a(an) ____.

Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part is called ____.

If the intended procedure is discontinued, code to the root operation that was achieved.

Alphabetic Index entry for reattachment right hand

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.

ICD-10-PCS codes are alphanumeric.

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

The resection of tonsils is coded to an open approach.

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part is called ____.

If the intended procedure is discontinued, code to the root operation that was intended.

Match each definition to one of the following items. -Uses an endoscopic instrument to examine and perform closed procedures within the thorax

EGD with biopsy of the lower esophagus

Total lobectomy of right upper lobe lung, open approach