Which character in an ICD-10-PCS code defines the objective of the procedure?
Which character in an ICD-10-PCS code defines the objective of the procedure? third character Medical and surgical procedure codes have a first character value of “0”. The second character indicates the general body system (e.g., gastrointestinal). The third character indicates the root operation, or specific objective, of the procedure (e.g., excision). What are the goals […]