Question

Each ICD-10-PCS character is associated with a(n) __________, which specifies information about the procedure performed. Select one: a. axis of classification b. coding convention c. official guideline d. prospective payment system

Answer 1

b. coding convention

Step-by-step explanation:

ICD stands for International Classification of Diseases. The 10 stands for tenth revision. The PCS stands for Procedure Coding System. The ICD-10-PCS is set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The codes span from 0 to 9 and B, C, D, F, G, H, X. Each of the codes stands for a medical procedure.

The final code which describes the medical procedure in its entirety is made up of 32 characters in total.