Vocabulary

Question 1

Approach (5th character)

Answer 1

Defines the technique used to reach the site of the procedure.

Question 2

Body Part or Region (4th character)

Answer 2

Defines the specific anatomical site where the procedure is performed.

Question 3

Body System (2nd character)

Answer 3

Defines the general physiological system on which the procedure is performed or anatomical region where the procedure is performed.

Question 4

Character

Answer 4

One of the seven components that comprise an ICD-10-PCS procedure code.

Question 5

Device (6th character, sections 0-2)

Answer 5

Defines the material or appliance used to accomplish the objective of the procedure that remains in or on the procedure site at the end of the procedure.

Question 6

Procedure

Answer 6

The complete specification of the seven characters.

Question 7

Qualifier (7th character)

Answer 7

Defines an additional attribute of the procedure performed, if applicable.

Question 8

Root Operation/Type (3rd character)

Answer 8

Defines the objective of the procedure.

Question 9

Section (1st character)

Answer 9

Defines the general type of procedure.

Question 10

Substance (6th character, section 3)

Answer 10

Defines the blood component or other liquid put in or on the body to accomplish the objective of the procedure.

Question 11

Value

Answer 11

Individual units defined for each character and represented by a number or letter.