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Which PCS character generally defines the specific anatomical site where the procedure was performed?

Biopsy procedures are coded using the root operations excision, extraction, or drainage with the qualifier of [a] (the answer should be a word) (the letter used is an X).

Choose the correct code(s) assignment for the following scenario using the ICD-10-CM codebook: 47-year-old admitted with a high fever, elevated white count and general malaise. After work-up it was determined that she had sepsis due to enterococcus. She was started on an antibiotic regimen and her condition improved and she was discharged on day 4.

With the use of the ICD-10-PCS codebook, assign the appropriate procedure code(s) to the following scenario. Posterior approach spinal fusion of the anterior column at L2-L4 with Bak cage interbody fusion device, open ICD-10-PCS code(s): __________ [BLANK-1]

With the use of the ICD-10-CM code book, assign the correct code(s) to the following scenario. Acute lymphadenitis with HIV infection ICD-10-CM code(s): _________, __________ [BLANK-1]

Glioma of the occipital lobe of the brain [BLANK-1]

The patient was admitted to the hospital for a postoperative wound infection.The patient had been discharged from the hospital five days ago, after having colon surgery for ruptured diverticulitis.During this hospital stay, the patient was treated for the wound infection and monitored for the remaining diverticulitis in his colon.Final DX:

Choose the correct code(s) assignment for the following scenario using the ICD-10-CM codebook: Candidal esophagitis.

Secondary malignant neoplasm involving the lower lobe of the right lung [BLANK-1]

Benign neoplasm of the small intestine [BLANK-1]