Question 1

What is the root operation for implantation of a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

A)   Implantation
B)   Supplement
C)   Insertion
D)   ReplacementE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Examples of the root operation for release would include all except:

Accepted Answer

A)   an impinged tendon.
B)   a compressed nerve.
C)   an occluded artery.
D)   urethral stricture.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

An example of a code representing the use of an allogeneic graft is:

Accepted Answer

A)   0410090.
B)   04900ZX.
C)   04500ZZ.
D)   02YA0Z0.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The gastrointestinal system includes all except the:

Accepted Answer

A)   cecum.
B)   ileus.
C)   stomach.
D)   ilium.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A patient had a diagnostic bronchoscopy, right upper lobe, with brushings and washings. How would this be coded?

Accepted Answer

A)   08J08ZZ
B)   0B9C8ZX
C)   0BSF8ZZ
D)   0B9G8ZXE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An endoscopic examination of the bladder would be indicated by the root operation:

Accepted Answer

A)   insertion.
B)   inspection.
C)   cystoscopy.
D)   laparoscopy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When the physician's documentation states shoulder and the body part list does not include shoulder, what other term would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lower arm
B)   Torso
C)   Upper extremity
D)   Upper armE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What characters are not used in the Medical and Surgical section of the code book?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 and 1
B)   I and O
C)   Q and I
D)   1 and OE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The PCS description of an optic disc is:

Accepted Answer

A)   retina, left.
B)   lens.
C)   sclera.
D)   pupil.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Examples of the approach, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic, are listed except for:

Accepted Answer

A)   using an otoscope.
B)   tongue depressor.
C)   direct laryngoscopy.
D)   indirect laryngoscopy.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The qualifier for a coronary artery bypass would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   the destination site of the bypass.
B)   Z.
C)   the type of extraction.
D)   the method of the procedure.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

An example of the root operation for detachment is:

Accepted Answer

A)   repair of a detached retina.
B)   amputation.
C)   repair of a herniated disc.
D)   repair of a meniscus tear.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A patient had a left axillary sentinel node biopsied to confirm a diagnosis. What is the root operation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Excision
B)   Resection
C)   Drainage
D)   DestructionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

If the wrist is injured but wrist is not listed as an option, which term(s)  could be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lower arm
B)   Hand
C)   Lower extremity
D)   CarpalsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

An example of the root operation of alteration is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   amputation.
B)   knee replacement.
C)   gastric bypass.
D)   facelift.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

What is the section character for radiation therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   D
B)   C
C)   3
D)   2E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Where may a coder locate information about the PCS device definitions compared with the ICD-10-PCS Value?

Accepted Answer

A)   ICD-10-PCS Index
B)   ICD-10-CM
C)   ICD-10-PCS Appendix entitled Device Aggregation Table
D)   ICD-10-PCS Appendix entitled Device DefinitionsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What is the root operation for colonoscopy with polypectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Removal
B)   Inspection
C)   Resection
D)   ExcisionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A patient was admitted for a laparoscopic bilateral direct inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Which is the correct code?

Accepted Answer

A)   0YQA4ZZ
B)   0YJA4ZZ
C)   0YUA4JZ
D)   0YUA0KZE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What is the root operation for revision of right hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Replacement
B)   Revision
C)   Supplement
D)   RepositionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 30: ICD-10-Pcs Medical and Surgical Section

An example of the root operation of alteration is a(n) :

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A patient had a left axillary sentinel node biopsied to confirm a diagnosis. What is the root operation?

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The qualifier for a coronary artery bypass would be:

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Examples of the approach, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic, are listed except for:

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What characters are not used in the Medical and Surgical section of the code book?

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What is the root operation for revision of right hip replacement?

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When the physician's documentation states shoulder and the body part list does not include shoulder, what other term would be appropriate?

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An example of a code representing the use of an allogeneic graft is:

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Examples of the root operation for release would include all except:

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The PCS description of an optic disc is:

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What is the root operation for colonoscopy with polypectomy?

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An example of the root operation for detachment is:

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If the wrist is injured but wrist is not listed as an option, which term(s) could be used?

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A patient was admitted for a laparoscopic bilateral direct inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Which is the correct code?

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The gastrointestinal system includes all except the:

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A patient had a diagnostic bronchoscopy, right upper lobe, with brushings and washings. How would this be coded?

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What is the root operation for implantation of a pacemaker?

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An endoscopic examination of the bladder would be indicated by the root operation:

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Where may a coder locate information about the PCS device definitions compared with the ICD-10-PCS Value?

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What is the section character for radiation therapy?

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