HIM 1126C MODULE 04 ASSIGNMENT CODING
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question 1: The patient underwent replacement of a spinal canal drainage device.
Using ICD-10-PCS Table 002, which code is constructed?
• A) 002UX0Z
• B) 0020X0Z
• C) 002UXYZ
• D) 002EX0Z
Answer: A
Rationale: Using ICD-10-PCS Table 002, the correct code for replacement of a
spinal canal drainage device is 002UX0Z .
Question 2: ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed by using the:
• A) Tabular list of procedures
• B) Appropriate table to build a code
• C) Drugs and chemicals table
• D) Alphabetic index only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed by using the appropriate table to
build a code, following the index entry to verify in the tables .
,Question 3: In the ICD-10-PCS index, subterms are indented below:
• A) Code descriptions
• B) Main terms
• C) Codes
• D) Instructional notes
Answer: B
Rationale: In the ICD-10-PCS index, subterms are indented below main terms,
following the hierarchical structure of the index .
Question 4: ICD-10-PCS codes:
• A) Contain decimals
• B) Do not contain decimals
• C) Have letters in position one only
• D) Include numbers in position seven only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-PCS codes do not contain decimals. They are alphanumeric with
seven characters .
Question 5: The development of ICD-10-PCS incorporates an attribute of
standardized terminology, which means definitions of the terminology used are
included, and while the meaning of specific words varies in common usage:
• A) Each term is assigned a specific meaning
• B) As new procedures are developed, they are incorporated into existing
codes
• C) Codes consist of characters within the same individual axis
, • D) There are combination codes for all substantially different procedures
Answer: A
Rationale: Standardized terminology means each term is assigned a specific
meaning within ICD-10-PCS .
Question 6: What does the abbreviation "NOS" mean?
• A) Not Otherwise Specified
• B) Not On Schedule
• C) Normal Operating Status
• D) No Other Symptoms
Answer: A
Rationale: NOS stands for "Not Otherwise Specified" and is used when
documentation does not provide specific detail .
Question 7: The ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are:
• A) Diagnostic information incorporated into code descriptions for
combination diagnosis/procedure codes
• B) Requirements that documentation be at a minimal level of specificity for
construction of a code for procedures
• C) Rules developed to accompany and complement coding conventions and
instructions provided within ICD-10-PCS
• D) Significant components of a surgical procedure so that codes are
reported for substantially different procedures
Answer: C
Rationale: The Official Guidelines are rules that accompany and complement the
coding conventions and instructions provided within ICD-10-PCS .
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question 1: The patient underwent replacement of a spinal canal drainage device.
Using ICD-10-PCS Table 002, which code is constructed?
• A) 002UX0Z
• B) 0020X0Z
• C) 002UXYZ
• D) 002EX0Z
Answer: A
Rationale: Using ICD-10-PCS Table 002, the correct code for replacement of a
spinal canal drainage device is 002UX0Z .
Question 2: ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed by using the:
• A) Tabular list of procedures
• B) Appropriate table to build a code
• C) Drugs and chemicals table
• D) Alphabetic index only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-PCS codes are constructed by using the appropriate table to
build a code, following the index entry to verify in the tables .
,Question 3: In the ICD-10-PCS index, subterms are indented below:
• A) Code descriptions
• B) Main terms
• C) Codes
• D) Instructional notes
Answer: B
Rationale: In the ICD-10-PCS index, subterms are indented below main terms,
following the hierarchical structure of the index .
Question 4: ICD-10-PCS codes:
• A) Contain decimals
• B) Do not contain decimals
• C) Have letters in position one only
• D) Include numbers in position seven only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-PCS codes do not contain decimals. They are alphanumeric with
seven characters .
Question 5: The development of ICD-10-PCS incorporates an attribute of
standardized terminology, which means definitions of the terminology used are
included, and while the meaning of specific words varies in common usage:
• A) Each term is assigned a specific meaning
• B) As new procedures are developed, they are incorporated into existing
codes
• C) Codes consist of characters within the same individual axis
, • D) There are combination codes for all substantially different procedures
Answer: A
Rationale: Standardized terminology means each term is assigned a specific
meaning within ICD-10-PCS .
Question 6: What does the abbreviation "NOS" mean?
• A) Not Otherwise Specified
• B) Not On Schedule
• C) Normal Operating Status
• D) No Other Symptoms
Answer: A
Rationale: NOS stands for "Not Otherwise Specified" and is used when
documentation does not provide specific detail .
Question 7: The ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are:
• A) Diagnostic information incorporated into code descriptions for
combination diagnosis/procedure codes
• B) Requirements that documentation be at a minimal level of specificity for
construction of a code for procedures
• C) Rules developed to accompany and complement coding conventions and
instructions provided within ICD-10-PCS
• D) Significant components of a surgical procedure so that codes are
reported for substantially different procedures
Answer: C
Rationale: The Official Guidelines are rules that accompany and complement the
coding conventions and instructions provided within ICD-10-PCS .
