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HIMT PCS Coding Test 1 Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
What is the correct code for Bronchoscopy? - ANS 0BJ08ZZ
In the Medical and Surgical section, what does the third character of the ICD-CM-PCS code
always represent? - ANS Root Operation
ICD-10-PCS will be the HIPAA mandated code set for reporting which of the following? -
ANS inpatient procedures
If the patient has a diagnostic procedure performed followed by a more definitive procedure on
the same body site during the same operative episode, what should be coded? - ANS both
diagnostic procedure and the more definitive procedure
If the physician documents "partial resection of the stomach", what should the coder do? -
ANS code the root operation "Excision"
The first character of all ICD-10-PCS code ? - ANS a letter or a number
What is the approach value for a procedure performed via cystoscopy? - ANS via natural or
artificial opening, endoscopic
What is the implementation date of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS? - ANS October 1, 2015
HIMT PCS Coding Test 1 Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
What is the correct code for Bronchoscopy? - ANS 0BJ08ZZ
In the Medical and Surgical section, what does the third character of the ICD-CM-PCS code
always represent? - ANS Root Operation
ICD-10-PCS will be the HIPAA mandated code set for reporting which of the following? -
ANS inpatient procedures
If the patient has a diagnostic procedure performed followed by a more definitive procedure on
the same body site during the same operative episode, what should be coded? - ANS both
diagnostic procedure and the more definitive procedure
If the physician documents "partial resection of the stomach", what should the coder do? -
ANS code the root operation "Excision"
The first character of all ICD-10-PCS code ? - ANS a letter or a number
What is the approach value for a procedure performed via cystoscopy? - ANS via natural or
artificial opening, endoscopic
What is the implementation date of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS? - ANS October 1, 2015
