Acupuncture Can Be Coded in the Other Procedures Section of ICD-10-PCS

question 15

True/False

Acupuncture can be coded in the other procedures section of ICD-10-PCS.

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Definitions:

Infarct

An area of tissue that has died due to a lack of blood supply, often a result of obstruction in the blood vessels supplying the area.

Ischemia

A condition characterized by insufficient blood flow to a part of the body, leading to a shortage of oxygen and nutrients that can cause damage or dysfunction.

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to a large portion of the lower part of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.

Pancreas

A gland located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, important for metabolism and digestion.