The third character of an ICD-10-PCS code represents ____.
A)section
B)root operation
C)qualifier
D)body system

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The third character in an ICD-10-PCS code represents the root operation, which is the specific procedure or service being performed. The section identifies the general area of the body being treated, the qualifier provides additional details about the procedure, and the body system identifies a broader category of the procedure.

The Third Character of an ICD-10-PCS Code Represents ____