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EXAMINE the ICD-10-PCS classification system
Assessment Strategies
Oral, written or graphic assessment
Criteria
describe the history and evolution of the ICD-10-PCS classification system
describe the purpose and application of the ICD-10-PCS classification system
describe the purpose and application of the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
describe the review and maintenance of the ICD-10-PCS classification system and associated Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
identify the meaning of the seven characters that make up a complete ICD-10-PCS code within each section/procedure category
describe the arrangement and application of conventions (symbols, punctuation and instructional notes) of the ICD-10-PCS code book
describe the organization, content and use of the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out some or all of a body part (Excision, Resection, Extraction, Destruction, Detachment)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving cutting or separation only (Division, Release)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out or eliminate solid matter, fluids or gases from a body part (Drainage, Extirpation, Fragmentation)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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Assign codes for medical/surgical root operations that involve putting in or on, putting back or moving living body parts (Transplantation, Reattachment, Reposition, Transfer)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body part (Bypass, Dilation, Occlusion, Restriction)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that always involve a device (Insertion, Replacement, Supplement, Removal, Change, Revision)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving examination only (Inspection, Map)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving other repairs (Control, Repair)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations with other objectives (Alteration, Creation, Fusion)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for obstetrical root operations (Abortion, Delivery)
Assessment Strategies
Coding scenario or case study
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)
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ASSIGN codes for other ICD-10-PCS procedure sections
Assessment Strategies
Oral, written or graphic assessment
Criteria
codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
codes are supported by medical documentation
other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)