AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?-
ANS Coding from the header without reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a
Medicare patient who determines coverage?
ANS Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
3. MAC stands for what!?
ANS Medicare administrative contractor
4. What is the definition of coding?
ANS Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
5. How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan?
ANS 7
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,6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
ANS Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
7. What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
ANS Neuromuscular junction
8. The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type?
ANS An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
9. A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The
medical term for this condition is
ANS
Orchiepididymitis
10. A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called
ANS
Thyrotoxicosis
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, 11. What does ICD 10 CM stand for?
ANS International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
12. What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)?
ANS The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
13. What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives?
ANS L50.9
14. 20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vom-
iting, stiff neck, and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial
and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is
admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the
meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician?
ANS G03.9
15. 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first
treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported?
ANS Z51.11, C57.7
16. The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortu-
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ANSWERS
1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?-
ANS Coding from the header without reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a
Medicare patient who determines coverage?
ANS Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
3. MAC stands for what!?
ANS Medicare administrative contractor
4. What is the definition of coding?
ANS Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
5. How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan?
ANS 7
1/
16
,6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
ANS Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
7. What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
ANS Neuromuscular junction
8. The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type?
ANS An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
9. A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The
medical term for this condition is
ANS
Orchiepididymitis
10. A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called
ANS
Thyrotoxicosis
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16
, 11. What does ICD 10 CM stand for?
ANS International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
12. What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)?
ANS The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
13. What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives?
ANS L50.9
14. 20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vom-
iting, stiff neck, and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial
and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is
admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the
meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician?
ANS G03.9
15. 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first
treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported?
ANS Z51.11, C57.7
16. The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortu-
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16
