Question 1

Where are the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting located in the ICD-10-PCS coding book?

Accepted Answer

The ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are located in the front of the ICD-10-PCS coding book.

Question 2

What letter or number represents the section in code 4A14352?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

What letter or number represents the qualifier in code 0X6L0Z3?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When no procedures are performed that are related to principal diagnosis procedures performed for definitive treatment and diagnostic procedures were performed for secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Accepted Answer

Since no procedures related to the principal diagnosis were performed, the coder should sequence the procedure performed for definitive treatment of a secondary diagnosis as the principal procedure. This is because the principal procedure is defined as the most significant procedure done for the definitive treatment of a condition, not necessarily related to the principal diagnosis if no such procedures were performed.

Question 5

Digestive is an example of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

Digestive is referring to the body system responsible for breaking down and processing food for energy and eliminating waste. A section or body part would be a specific part of the body, and an approach would refer to a method or strategy.

Question 6

What does PCS stand for?

Accepted Answer

PCS stands for Procedure Coding System, which is used in the medical field for coding healthcare procedures.

Question 7

Mr. Johnson was admitted for physical rehabilitation after a stroke. What section number or alpha character represents these services?

Accepted Answer

Physical rehabilitation services are represented by the alpha character "F" in various classification systems used for healthcare services.

Question 8

What section number or letter represents a chiropractic service or procedure?

Accepted Answer

Section 9 represents chiropractic services and procedures.

Question 9

Mrs. Smith had a craniotomy performed for a temporal hematoma. What body system alpha or numeric character represents this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Craniotomy is a surgical procedure that involves opening the skull. It is typically performed to treat conditions such as brain tumors, hematomas, and aneurysms. The body system alpha or numeric character that represents this procedure is N.

Question 10

The tables in ICD-10-PCS are divided by ________.

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Question 11

In the Alphabetic Index Hysterectomy, Total is listed and then cross-referenced to ________.

Accepted Answer

Hysterectomy, Total is listed and then cross-referenced to Resection.

Question 12

What letter or number represents the body part in code 10908Z9?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The ICD-10-PCS official guideline, which states "It is not required to consult the Index first before proceeding to the Tables to complete the code. A valid code may be chosen directly from the Tables," is identified by_______.

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Question 14

When a diagnostic procedure was performed for the principal diagnosis and a procedure is performed for definitive treatment of a secondary diagnosis, the coder would_______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following can be located in the ICD-10-PCS Appendices?

Accepted Answer

The ICD-10-PCS Appendices include all of the items listed in the answer choices. The Components of the Medical and Surgical Approach Definitions can be found in Appendix A, the Body Part Key is in Appendix B, and the Device Definitions are located in Appendix C.

Question 16

Sonja was admitted to labor and delivery for a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. What alpha or numeric character represents the section for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

The section for Obstetrics (including labor and delivery) is represented by the numeric character 1 in ICD-10-CM.

Quiz 29: Introduction to Icd-10-Pcs