ICD-10-PCS Is an Entirely New Procedure Classification System That Was

question 29

Multiple Choice

ICD-10-PCS is an entirely new procedure classification system that was developed by CMS for use in __________ settings only, replacing Volume 3 of ICD-9-CM.

• A) inpatient hospital
• B) outpatient hospital
• C) provider office
• D) skilled nursing facility

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Definitions:

Innate Ability

Innate ability refers to natural talents or capabilities that an individual is born with, as opposed to skills developed through learning or experience.

Redundancy

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful, often referring to repetitive or unnecessary information or the elimination of jobs in a workforce.

Suspense

A state of mental uncertainty, excitement, or anxiety regarding the outcome of certain events or actions.

Pauses

Short periods of silence strategically used in speech to enhance understanding, create emphasis, or allow the listener to process information.