List four of the eight PCS Manual Appendixes, and give a brief explanation for each
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
? Body Part Key – This key is used to identify what Body Part value corresponds to a specific anatomic site, such muscles and nerves.
? Character Meanings – This appendix assists the coder in interpreting the meaning of codes that are already assigned.
? Comparison of Medical and Surgical Root Operations – This appendix helps the coder understand and select the appropriate Root Operation for the procedure they are coding.
? Components of the Medical and Surgical Approach Definitions – Describes the official definition of surgical approaches.
? Device Aggregation Table – This index allows the coder to identify the appropriate operations, body system, and PCS device value for each class of devices.
? Device Key – Identifies what Device value to assign to a specific product.
? Root Operation Definitions – Determine the official definition of each Root Operation.
? Type and Type Qualifier Definitions Sections B-H – Identifies the official definition for each Type and Type Qualifier.
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