HIM 1126C MODULE 01 ASSIGNMENT - PCS CODES WORKSHEET | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.

HIM 1126C MODULE 01 ASSIGNMENT - PCS
CODES WORKSHEET | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.


SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question 1: Refer to the 0HH table in your code book. Which of the following is an
invalid PCS code?
• A) 0HHPXYZ
• B) 0HHT71Z
• C) 0HHT0ZZ
• D) 0HHW3NZ
Answer: C
Rationale: Refer to the 0HH table in the ICD-10-PCS code book. Code 0HHT0ZZ is
invalid for that body system and root operation .


Question 2: Which approach value is selected for an exploratory laparotomy?
• A) 0 - Open
• B) 3 - Percutaneous
• C) 4 - Percutaneous Endoscopic
• D) 8 - Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Answer: A
Rationale: An exploratory laparotomy requires an open incision through the

, abdominal wall to access the peritoneal cavity, making "Open" the correct
approach value .


Question 3: Which approach value is selected for a laparoscopic appendectomy?
• A) 0 - Open
• B) 3 - Percutaneous
• C) 4 - Percutaneous Endoscopic
• D) 8 - Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
Answer: C
Rationale: Laparoscopic procedures use small incisions with endoscopic
visualization. The correct approach value is "4" for Percutaneous Endoscopic .


Question 4: Which coding guideline describes the body part values for bypass
procedures?
• A) B3.4a
• B) B3.6a
• C) B3.7
• D) B3.11a
Answer: B
Rationale: In ICD-10-PCS, bypass procedures are coded by identifying the body
part bypassed "from" and the body part bypassed "to." Guideline B3.6a addresses
this concept .


Question 5: A patient had carpal tunnel surgery cutting through the transverse
carpal ligament releasing the median nerve. Which body part value should be
chosen when building this code?