Question 1

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane are called ____.
A)percutaneous
B)open
C)via natural or artificial opening
D)external

Accepted Answer

The answer of Procedures performed directly on the skin or...

Question 2

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part is called ____.
A)creation
B)fusion
C)inspection
D)map

Accepted Answer

The act of visually and/or manually exploring a body part is called inspection. Choices A, B, and D are not related to the exploration of body parts.

Question 3

If a surgical procedure starts out as a laparoscopic approach,it may never be converted to an open procedure.

Accepted Answer

A laparoscopic procedure can be converted to an open procedure if the surgeon encounters complications or determines that a better outcome can be achieved with an open approach.

Question 4

Entry,by puncture or minor incision,of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure is called ____.
A)open
B)percutaneous
C)percutaneous endoscopic
D)open with percutaneous endoscopic assistance

Accepted Answer

"Percutaneous" means through the skin, and this term specifically refers to procedures that access internal structures without making a large incision or opening. Option A, "open," suggests a larger incision is made, and options C and D specify the use of an endoscope, which is not necessarily always involved in percutaneous procedures.

Question 5

Stopping,or attempting to stop,postprocedural bleeding is called ____.
A)inspection
B)control
C)map
D)alteration

Accepted Answer

Stopping or attempting to stop postprocedural bleeding is called control.

Question 6

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 ____.
A)restriction
B)insertion
C)supplement
D)revision

Accepted Answer

Supplement refers to the process of adding biological or synthetic material to physically reinforce or augment the function of a body part without replacing it.

Question 7

The terminology used in ICD-10-PCS is such that multiple meanings can be used for the same term.

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System) is designed with specificity and standardization in mind, meaning each term is defined precisely to avoid multiple meanings for the same term.

Question 8

ICD-10-PCS codes are alphanumeric.

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS codes are a combination of letters and numbers that represent procedures performed in healthcare settings.

Question 9

ICD-10-PCS is expandable with an unlimited number of codes.

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-PCS is designed to be expandable, with the ability to add new codes as needed.

Question 10

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is ____.
A)open
B)percutaneous
C)percutaneous endoscopic
D)open with percutaneous endoscopic assistance

Accepted Answer

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is referred to as an open approach. Percutaneous refers to going through the skin without cutting it, and percutaneous endoscopic and open with percutaneous endoscopic assistance both involve the use of an endoscope to access the site of the procedure.

Question 11

Moving all or a portion of a body part to its normal location or other suitable location is called ____.
A)reposition
B)release
C)transfer
D)transplantation

Accepted Answer

Reposition refers specifically to the act of moving a body part back to its normal location or a suitable location. The other options involve different actions, such as freeing or moving a body part to a new location permanently.

Question 12

Taking out or off a device from a body part is called ____.
A)replacement
B)removal
C)revision
D)change

Accepted Answer

Removal is the act of taking out or off a device from a body part. Replacement refers to the act of putting a new device in place of an old one. Revision refers to altering or improving a device or procedure. Change is a general term and does not necessarily imply the act of taking out or off a device.

Question 13

It is a routine part of most surgical procedures to close the operative wound(s),so it is not necessary to code this separately.

Accepted Answer

Closing the operative wound(s) is considered a routine part of most surgical procedures and is not separately coded.

Question 14

The abbreviation "OR" in the health record stands for "orally related."

Accepted Answer

The abbreviation "OR" in the health record usually stands for "operating room" or "or" as in "one or the other." It does not stand for "orally related."

Question 15

Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part is called ____.
A)reattachment
B)release
C)transfer
D)division

Accepted Answer

Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part is called division.

Question 16

Modifying the natural anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part is called ____.
A)alteration
B)fusion
C)creation
D)repair

Accepted Answer

Alteration refers to the modification of the natural anatomic structure of a body part without affecting its function. This can include procedures that change the appearance or shape of a body part but do not impair or improve its functionality.

Question 17

Any procedure that affects payment or reimbursement must be reported.

Accepted Answer

Any procedure that affects payment or reimbursement must be reported to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement processes. Failure to report such procedures can lead to financial penalties and legal consequences.

Question 18

Completely closing an orifice or lumen of a tubular body part is called ____.
A)bypass
B)restriction
C)dilation
D)occlusion

Accepted Answer

Occlusion refers to completely closing an orifice or lumen of a tubular body part. Bypass refers to creating an alternative pathway to redirect flow past an obstruction, restriction refers to narrowing of the lumen, and dilation refers to widening of the lumen.

Question 19

The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions are used by chronic care,long-term hospitals to report inpatient data elements in a standardized manner.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions are primarily used for reporting inpatient data elements by acute care, short-term hospitals, not specifically by chronic care, long-term hospitals.

Question 20

An additional code should always be assigned for closure of the surgical incision.

Accepted Answer

The closure of the surgical incision is typically considered an integral part of the surgical procedure itself and does not usually require an additional code.

Quiz 6: General Coding Guidelines for Medical and Surgical Procedures

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane are called ____.

Visually and/or manually exploring a body part is called ____.

If a surgical procedure starts out as a laparoscopic approach,it may never be converted to an open procedure.

Entry,by puncture or minor incision,of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure is called ____.

Stopping,or attempting to stop,postprocedural bleeding is called ____.

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 ____.

The terminology used in ICD-10-PCS is such that multiple meanings can be used for the same term.

ICD-10-PCS codes are alphanumeric.

ICD-10-PCS is expandable with an unlimited number of codes.

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is ____.

Moving all or a portion of a body part to its normal location or other suitable location is called ____.

Taking out or off a device from a body part is called ____.

It is a routine part of most surgical procedures to close the operative wound(s),so it is not necessary to code this separately.

The abbreviation "OR" in the health record stands for "orally related."

Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part is called ____.

Modifying the natural anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part is called ____.

Any procedure that affects payment or reimbursement must be reported.

Completely closing an orifice or lumen of a tubular body part is called ____.

The Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions are used by chronic care,long-term hospitals to report inpatient data elements in a standardized manner.

An additional code should always be assigned for closure of the surgical incision.