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HIT-230 Chapter 16 Weekly Exam

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ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed of individual values that stay consistent throughout the code set, which is known as:
multiaxial
standardized terminology
unique definitions
structural integrity
Answer : unique definitions
ICD-10-PCS describes the consistent use of characters and elements within each section and, whenever possible, from section to section as:
multiaxial
standardized terminology
unique definitions
structural integrity
Answer : Multiaxial - The consistent use of characters and elements throughout a book.
Completeness - Structure that allows all procedures, services, and treatments to be represented by a code.
The _____________ explains the category or type of procedure. Multiple Choice :
body system
root operation
approach
device
Answer : Root operation explains the category or type of procedure.
Body system - upon which the procedure or service was performed.
Approach - reports which method was used to perform the service or treatment.
Device reports - when applicable, what type of device was involved in the service or procedure.
The __________ can help you connect between an ICD-9-CM Volume 3 code and its ICD-10-PCS code equivalent. Multiple Choice :
qualifier
GEMs
standard terminology
structural integrity
Answer : GEMs
Which of the following is an example of an ICD-10-PCS code?
0D160ZA
33.24
10060
G0378
Answer : 0D160ZA
Every ICD-10-PCS code has seven characters, and each character position has a meaning. While all of these codes have the same number of characters, each section uses each character position differently.
ICD-10-PCS replaces which coding system?

CPT
ICD-9 Volumes I, II
HCPCS
ICD-9 Volume III
Answer : ICD-9-CM Volume 3
As part of the effort to make the transition from ICD-9-CM Volume 3 to ICD-10-PCS go more smoothly, documents showing the connection between an ICD-9-CM Volume 3 code and its ICD-10-PCS code equivalent have been created. These documents are called General Equivalence Mappings, commonly known as GEMs.
ICD-10-PCS codes may include any letter of the alphabet except:
I.
T.
K.
P.
Answer : I
T - Urinary system
K - Muscles
P - Upper bones
What character position represents the body part in the ICD-10-PCS code? Multiple Choice :
Seventh
Third
Fourth
First
Answer : The fourth character of the ICD-10-PCS code provides information regarding the specific body part, anatomical site, or body region upon which the procedure, service, or treatment was performed.
What character position represents the qualifier in the ICD-10-PCS code? Multiple Choice :
Seventh
Third
Fourth
First
...
The first character in the seven-character sequence
identifies the section in which the procedure is listed.
The second character of the code reports
the body system upon which the procedure, service, or treatment was performed.
The third character in the ICD-10-PCS code reports
the root operation term—the central aspect of the procedure or service being provided.
The fourth character of the ICD-10-PCS code
provides information regarding the specific body part, anatomical site, or body region upon which the procedure, service, or treatment was performed.
Fifth Character
Approach
Sixth Character
Device
Seventh Character
Qualifier
What ICD-10-PCS objective describes a structure that includes room for growth? Multiple Choice :
Multiaxial
Expandability
Standard terminology
Structural integrity
Answer : Expandability
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