CCDS EXAM STUDY GUIDE, Chapter 1, Coding Assignment Rules QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

CCDS EXAM STUDY GUIDE, Chapter
1, Coding Assignment Rules2

ICD-10-CM Code Selection Hierarcy - ANSWERS-1. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

2. Alphabetic Index

3. Tabular List



The ICD-10-CM Tabular List contains - ANSWERS-categories, subcategories, and codes



ICD-10-PCS codes contain _______ characters. - ANSWERS-seven



ICD-10-PCS first character describes: - ANSWERS-The section or general category of the
procedure described



ICD-10-PCS second character describes: - ANSWERS-Describes the body system or region within
the body that is the focus of the procedure



ICD-10-PCS third character identifies: - ANSWERS-Identifies the root operation or intent of the
procedure.

*Example of Root Operation is "Insertion" for the placement of a pacemaker



ICD-10-PCS fourth character describes what? - ANSWERS-Describes the body part, the specific
part of the body system on which the procedure is being performed.



ICD-10-PCS fifth character describes: - ANSWERS-Describes the approach, or the technique used
to reach the site of the procedure