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What code structure is the key attribute that provides the
framework for all other structural attributes? - =Answer>>
Multiaxial
ICD-10-PCS code descriptions do not include _______________ or
common procedure names. - =Answer>> Eponyms
When the documentation of a procedure does not include a
specific body part, the procedure should be coded to? -
=Answer>> The anatomic region of the procedure
Procedures performed using the open approach with
percutaneous endoscopic assistance are coded to the
__________ approach. - =Answer>> open
, What year was ICD-10-PCS updated to include an appropriate
range of codes for the PICVA procedure (16 possible codes)? -
=Answer>> 2004
When a patient undergoes emergency treatment, the hospital
has an obligation to the patient under what federal act? -
=Answer>> Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor
Act
The purpose of the OPPS is to: - =Answer>> Control hospital
reimbursement for outpatient services
Referencing ICD-10-CM Guideline Section I.B.10., what is the
time limit when assigning codes as sequela? - =Answer>>
There is no time limit on sequela.
Because ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed of ________________
values rather than lists of fixed codes and text descriptions,
the unique, stable definition of a code in the system is
retained. - =Answer>> Individual
When is a value for a device coded? - =Answer>> If the
device remains after the procedure is completed, regardless of
the length of time it remains in place
What is the root operation for Laparotomy with exploration
and adhesiolysis of right ureter? - =Answer>> Release
Who was contracted to develop ICD-10-PCS? - =Answer>> 3M
HIS
The first character in the code determines the broad ________
category, or __________, where he code is found. - =Answer>>
procedure, section
When an inspection and another root operation are performed
on the same body part during the same operative session, both
the inspection and the root operative procedure are coded
when? - =Answer>> If the inspection procedure is performed
using a different approach than the root operation