Question

Identify the correct root operation term used in ICD-10-PCS for the following:

Left common carotid endarterectomy, open:
A) extirpation
B) release
C) excision
D) resection

Answer 1

The correct ICD-10-PCS root operation term for a left common carotid endarterectomy, open, is 'extirpation' because it involves the removal of plaque built up within the artery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct root operation term used in ICD-10-PCS for a left common carotid endarterectomy, open, is extirpation. An endarterectomy is a procedure where the inner lining of an artery is removed due to atherosclerotic blockage. The goal of the procedure is to extract or remove plaque (which can be considered a foreign body) that has built up in the artery wall. The term extirpation is more appropriate than excision, resection, or release because it specifically refers to the removal of matter that has built up within a body part, as is the case with the plaque in an artery during an endarterectomy.