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Which of the following are examples for the Root Operations that take out solids or fluids or gases from a body part? Check all that apply. 

stenosis of cerebral artery [BLANK-1]

abdominal hernia [BLANK-1]

Which of the following approaches refers to cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose teh site of the procedure?

Which of the following are examples of connecting words used in ICD-10-CM? Check all that apply. 

With the use of the ICD-10-CM codebook, assign the appropriate code(s) to the following scenario. Covid-19 pneumonia ICD-10-CM code(s): [BLANK-1]

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]