CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 Coding And Scoring –
Questions & Answers
Injury cause code, external ranges for Trauma Right Ans - A00-T88.9, Z00-
Z99
When assigning procedure codes, letters ___ and ___ are not used?
a. O & I
b. K & V
c. M & P
d. L & C Right Ans - a. O & I
(these letters are too close to the numbers zero and one)
Sequelae Right Ans - Pathological condition "commonly resulting" from the
actual disease, process, injury or trauma. This is not to be confused with
complications.
Anatomy of an ICD-10-PCS Right Ans - 1-Section,2-Body System,3-Root
Operation,4-Body Part,5-Approach,6-Device,7-Qualifier
If the intent of the incident is unknown or unspecified? Right Ans - code as
accidental
In ICD-1O-PCS what is the 7th character?
a. X
b. M
c. Z
d. N Right Ans - c. Z
The value Z is used as the 7th character to indicate a specific device or
qualifier does not apply to the procedure.
Uncal herniation,transtentorial Right Ans - (cerebellum)-Code ICD-10-
Cord Contusion = AIS code of 140202.5 squared 25 ISS score.
ICD-10 Coding Right Ans - a classification system that groups health related
conditions and procedures for statistical and billing purposes.
, Types of ICD-10 Codes Right Ans - There are 3 primary sections in PCS
(Primary Coding System). Medical and Surgical (Largest Section in PCS).
Medical and Surgical Related. Ancillary
ICD-10 Medical and Surgical Section Right Ans - All Codes in Medical and
Surgical Section begin with 0 (zero), the first character in a PCS Code
represents the section, there are 31 body systems in Medical and Surgical
Section.
ICD-10 Body System Right Ans - Anatomical Region procedures are
performed on multiple body parts and through various types of structures.
ICD-10 Body Part Right Ans - Indicates site of the body on which the
procedure was performed (example: liver,upper lung,skin of back,etc.)
ICD-10 Device Characters Right Ans - Used only to specify the devices that
remain after the procedure is completed. Four General Types:Grafts and
Prostheses, Implants, Simple or Mechanical Appliance and Electronic
appliance (drainage device, monitoring device,etc.)
ICD-10-CM Right Ans - 3-7 characters in length, no procecure codes,
Alphanumerical, 1st character is letter, use of decimal after 3rd character, X &
A (new in ICD-10-used as placeholders), "placeholders" used in certain codes
in ICD-10-CM to allow for future expansion, A: Initial Encounter-the patient is
receiving active treatment for a condition (active treatment), D: Subsequent
Encounter:Receiving routine care for the condition during the healing for the
condition during the healing or recovery phase (Cast change/removal),S:
Sequela-Assigned when the patient has complications or conditions that arise
as a direction result of a consition (scar;left w/scar;deformity in walk)
ICD-10-CM Code Structure Right Ans - 3-7 Characters: 1st Character:
Always alpha (A-Z, except u). 2nd Character: Always numeric. 3rd-7th
Characters: Alpha or numeric. First 3 characters: Category. 4th-6th
Characters: Describe etiology, anatomic site, severity, and such. 7th Character:
Added information for obstetrics, injuries, external causes or injury and such.
ICD-10-CM Classification Right Ans - arranges dx and injuries into groups
Y92.0 Right Ans - Non institutional (private) residence
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