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
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
