CLC CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 3 FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
◉ The surgeon finds an enlarged ovarian cyst on the left and an
attempt is made to remove the cyst. However, multiple attempts
failed to remove the cyst, and the surgeon proceeded with a left
salpingo-oophorectomy. Answer: 58720-LT
◉ A blepharoplasty will be performed on the upper eyelids, lower
incision line was marked approximately 5 mm above the lid margin
along the crease. Then using a pinch test with forceps, the amount of
skin to be resected was determined and marked. An elliptical
incision was performed on the left eyelid and the skin was excised.
In as similar fashion, the same procedure was performed. Answer:
15822-50
◉ Removal of foreign body from esophagus by scope through EGD.
Answer: 43247
◉ Deep biopsy of soft tissue of the thigh or knee area. Answer:
27324
◉ MRI brain without contrast. Answer: 70551
,◉ Office visit, expanded problem-focused hx and exam, low MDM.
Answer: 99213
◉ Bronchoscopy, diagnostic. Answer: 31622
◉ How is anesthesia time calculated for coding/billing purposes?.
Answer: 10-15 minute increments
◉ Examination under anesthesia with left lateral internal
sphincterotomy, examination of anal canal demonstrates posterior
anal fissure, left later mucosa over the internal sphincter was
increased and hemostasis achieved, under direct vision, the
sphincter was divided, mucous membrane was oversewn in a
running locking fashion. Answer: 46080
◉ ER visit, detailed hx, detailed exam, low MDM. Answer: 99282
◉ The primary internal female reproductive organs are. Answer:
Ovaries
◉ Mohs surgery on left arm, reported routine stains on all slides,
mapping, and color coding of specimens, the procedure was
accomplished in three stages with total of seven blocks in the second
and third stage. Answer: 17313, 17314 x2, 17315 x4
, ◉ Skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually
experienced by someone who is bedridden. Answer: Decubitus ulcer
◉ A newborn baby underwent a procedure to slit the prepuce to
relieve constriction that prevented retraction of the foreskin over
the head of penis, slit tissue was sutured as divided skin to control
bleeding. Answer: 54000
◉ Surgical pathology, needle biopsy, liver. Answer: 88307
◉ 22-year-old female who presents today with sarcoilitis, on the
physical exam, there was pain on palpation of left sacroiliac joint and
imaging confirmation was done for needle positioning, 80mg Depo-
Medrol and 1 mL of bupivacaine at 0.5% was injected into left
sacroiliac joint with 22 gauge needle. Answer: 27096-LT
◉ 35 year old patient is diagnosed with fractured distal radius
following radiological studies, short-arm fiberglass case is
constructed and applied. Answer: Q4010
◉ Patient's bedside in the hospital, PICC line is inserted, xylocaine
local anesthesia utilized, aseptic technique, 21 gauge needle was
used to access right cephalon vein on 72 year old patient, blood
obtained, 0.018" platinum tip guide wire was advanced to central
venous circulation, 6 French dual lumen PICC was introduced
through 6 French peel-away sheath to SVA RA junction, father
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
◉ The surgeon finds an enlarged ovarian cyst on the left and an
attempt is made to remove the cyst. However, multiple attempts
failed to remove the cyst, and the surgeon proceeded with a left
salpingo-oophorectomy. Answer: 58720-LT
◉ A blepharoplasty will be performed on the upper eyelids, lower
incision line was marked approximately 5 mm above the lid margin
along the crease. Then using a pinch test with forceps, the amount of
skin to be resected was determined and marked. An elliptical
incision was performed on the left eyelid and the skin was excised.
In as similar fashion, the same procedure was performed. Answer:
15822-50
◉ Removal of foreign body from esophagus by scope through EGD.
Answer: 43247
◉ Deep biopsy of soft tissue of the thigh or knee area. Answer:
27324
◉ MRI brain without contrast. Answer: 70551
,◉ Office visit, expanded problem-focused hx and exam, low MDM.
Answer: 99213
◉ Bronchoscopy, diagnostic. Answer: 31622
◉ How is anesthesia time calculated for coding/billing purposes?.
Answer: 10-15 minute increments
◉ Examination under anesthesia with left lateral internal
sphincterotomy, examination of anal canal demonstrates posterior
anal fissure, left later mucosa over the internal sphincter was
increased and hemostasis achieved, under direct vision, the
sphincter was divided, mucous membrane was oversewn in a
running locking fashion. Answer: 46080
◉ ER visit, detailed hx, detailed exam, low MDM. Answer: 99282
◉ The primary internal female reproductive organs are. Answer:
Ovaries
◉ Mohs surgery on left arm, reported routine stains on all slides,
mapping, and color coding of specimens, the procedure was
accomplished in three stages with total of seven blocks in the second
and third stage. Answer: 17313, 17314 x2, 17315 x4
, ◉ Skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually
experienced by someone who is bedridden. Answer: Decubitus ulcer
◉ A newborn baby underwent a procedure to slit the prepuce to
relieve constriction that prevented retraction of the foreskin over
the head of penis, slit tissue was sutured as divided skin to control
bleeding. Answer: 54000
◉ Surgical pathology, needle biopsy, liver. Answer: 88307
◉ 22-year-old female who presents today with sarcoilitis, on the
physical exam, there was pain on palpation of left sacroiliac joint and
imaging confirmation was done for needle positioning, 80mg Depo-
Medrol and 1 mL of bupivacaine at 0.5% was injected into left
sacroiliac joint with 22 gauge needle. Answer: 27096-LT
◉ 35 year old patient is diagnosed with fractured distal radius
following radiological studies, short-arm fiberglass case is
constructed and applied. Answer: Q4010
◉ Patient's bedside in the hospital, PICC line is inserted, xylocaine
local anesthesia utilized, aseptic technique, 21 gauge needle was
used to access right cephalon vein on 72 year old patient, blood
obtained, 0.018" platinum tip guide wire was advanced to central
venous circulation, 6 French dual lumen PICC was introduced
through 6 French peel-away sheath to SVA RA junction, father
