FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
(Verified Answers) 2026
A patient undergoes a retrograde urethrocystogram. The same physician performs
both the injection and the supervision and interpretation, using equipment
✅
located in his office. Choose the appropriate CPT code(s). - correct answer
51610, 74450
The surgeon excised a malignant melanoma of the nose measuring 1.0 cm. in
diameter. In addition, the operative report stated that skin margins were taken,
this procedure? - correct answer ✅
and the excised diameter was 2.5 cm. What is the correct coding assignment for
11643
location? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following codes is assigned for an ultrasound to document placental
76815
A 55-year-old patient requires insertion of a venous access device for long-term
chemotherapy. Through a subclavian vein, the surgeon performs a tunnel to place
- correct answer ✅
the subcutaneous port. What is the correct coding assignment for this procedure?
36561
diagnostic arthroscopy of the acromioclavicular joint. - correct answer ✅
The anesthesiologist provided general anesthesia for a patient who underwent a
01622
answer ✅
Which of the following are official resources for CPT coding guidelines? - correct
AMA and CMS
mesh during hernia repairs? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning coding the placement of
Placement of mesh is separately
coded when performed as part of a ventral hernia repair.
,FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
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fracture requiring manipulation. - correct answer ✅
Choose the correct CPT code for a closed procedure that reduces a femoral neck
27232
Choose the CPT classification for this procedure. - correct answer✅
A physician performs laser surgery to remove a lesion from the patient's back.
Destruction
A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after tripping and injuring her
hand on the coffee table. The ED physician performed a problem focused history
correct E/M code for this encounter? - correct answer ✅
and examination, and straightforward medical decision-making. What is the
99281
separate lesions. - correct answer✅
Select the correct code assignment for a proctosigmoidoscopy with biopsy of two
45305
department reporting? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following modifiers is not approved for hospital outpatient
22 Increased Procedural Services
✅
80061 is the CPT code assigned for Lipid panel to include serum total cholesterol,
triglycerides, and HDL levels. - correct answer True
An 82-year-old female Medicare patient had an enucleation of the right eye done
assigned or not assigned as appropriate.) - correct answer ✅
because of severe pain. Choose the correct code assignment. (Modifiers should be
65101-RT
,FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
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The surgeon performed a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy for removal of a piece of
answer ✅
a chicken bone. What is the correct code assignment for this procedure? - correct
31577
The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. The
coding professional reported the procedure with codes 58150 and 58700. Which
correct answer ✅
of the following is the correct term for assigning these two codes together? -
Unbundling
During a colonoscopy, the surgeon removes a polyp in the descending colon with
snare. Choose the correct CPT coding assignment. - correct answer
45385
✅
use of hot biopsy forceps and also removes a polyp in the ascending colon with
45384,
involving the musculoskeletal system? - correct answer ✅
What code is assigned for high energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy
0101T
A patient undergoes therapeutic acupuncture without electrical stimulation for a
code(s) to report this service. - correct answer✅
total of 32 minutes. This was one-on-one contact. Assign the appropriate CPT
97810, 97811
A patient who is followed in a community mental health center for heroin
code for this drug. - correct answer✅
addiction receives 10 mg of methadone HCl. Assign the appropriate HCPCS Level II
J1230
An elderly patient fractured the radius in her arm. A static short arm splint is
applied by the ED physician to provide stabilization until it can be evaluated and
treated by an orthopedic surgeon. Which of the following code assignments is
, FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
(Verified Answers) 2026
answer ✅
used to report this physician service for Medicare reimbursement? - correct
29125
In the hospital outpatient setting, laboratory codes are usually assigned by a
employee. - correct answer ✅
computerized process through the Chargemaster, rather than by an HIM
True
An established patient is seen in the physician's office for a rash. The physician
performs a medically appropriate history and/or examination and the medical
correct answer ✅
decision making was straightforward. What is the correct E/M code for this visit? -
99212
by body system. - correct answer ✅
The arrangement of the Category III codes reflects the overall arrangement of CPT
False - The Category III codes are arranged in
numeric order according to the date that they were added and do not reflect the
overall organization of CPT.
In the Special Procedures suite, a patient underwent a transcranial Doppler study
of the intracranial arteries for emboli detection, without the use of intravenous
✅
microbubble injection. Assign the appropriate CPT code to report this procedure. -
correct answer
ICD-10-CM includes combination codes? - correct answer ✅ true
The Alphabetic Index includes what - correct answer
sub terms, and more specific sub terms
✅ Entries for main terms,
(Verified Answers) 2026
A patient undergoes a retrograde urethrocystogram. The same physician performs
both the injection and the supervision and interpretation, using equipment
✅
located in his office. Choose the appropriate CPT code(s). - correct answer
51610, 74450
The surgeon excised a malignant melanoma of the nose measuring 1.0 cm. in
diameter. In addition, the operative report stated that skin margins were taken,
this procedure? - correct answer ✅
and the excised diameter was 2.5 cm. What is the correct coding assignment for
11643
location? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following codes is assigned for an ultrasound to document placental
76815
A 55-year-old patient requires insertion of a venous access device for long-term
chemotherapy. Through a subclavian vein, the surgeon performs a tunnel to place
- correct answer ✅
the subcutaneous port. What is the correct coding assignment for this procedure?
36561
diagnostic arthroscopy of the acromioclavicular joint. - correct answer ✅
The anesthesiologist provided general anesthesia for a patient who underwent a
01622
answer ✅
Which of the following are official resources for CPT coding guidelines? - correct
AMA and CMS
mesh during hernia repairs? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning coding the placement of
Placement of mesh is separately
coded when performed as part of a ventral hernia repair.
,FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
(Verified Answers) 2026
fracture requiring manipulation. - correct answer ✅
Choose the correct CPT code for a closed procedure that reduces a femoral neck
27232
Choose the CPT classification for this procedure. - correct answer✅
A physician performs laser surgery to remove a lesion from the patient's back.
Destruction
A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after tripping and injuring her
hand on the coffee table. The ED physician performed a problem focused history
correct E/M code for this encounter? - correct answer ✅
and examination, and straightforward medical decision-making. What is the
99281
separate lesions. - correct answer✅
Select the correct code assignment for a proctosigmoidoscopy with biopsy of two
45305
department reporting? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following modifiers is not approved for hospital outpatient
22 Increased Procedural Services
✅
80061 is the CPT code assigned for Lipid panel to include serum total cholesterol,
triglycerides, and HDL levels. - correct answer True
An 82-year-old female Medicare patient had an enucleation of the right eye done
assigned or not assigned as appropriate.) - correct answer ✅
because of severe pain. Choose the correct code assignment. (Modifiers should be
65101-RT
,FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
(Verified Answers) 2026
The surgeon performed a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy for removal of a piece of
answer ✅
a chicken bone. What is the correct code assignment for this procedure? - correct
31577
The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. The
coding professional reported the procedure with codes 58150 and 58700. Which
correct answer ✅
of the following is the correct term for assigning these two codes together? -
Unbundling
During a colonoscopy, the surgeon removes a polyp in the descending colon with
snare. Choose the correct CPT coding assignment. - correct answer
45385
✅
use of hot biopsy forceps and also removes a polyp in the ascending colon with
45384,
involving the musculoskeletal system? - correct answer ✅
What code is assigned for high energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy
0101T
A patient undergoes therapeutic acupuncture without electrical stimulation for a
code(s) to report this service. - correct answer✅
total of 32 minutes. This was one-on-one contact. Assign the appropriate CPT
97810, 97811
A patient who is followed in a community mental health center for heroin
code for this drug. - correct answer✅
addiction receives 10 mg of methadone HCl. Assign the appropriate HCPCS Level II
J1230
An elderly patient fractured the radius in her arm. A static short arm splint is
applied by the ED physician to provide stabilization until it can be evaluated and
treated by an orthopedic surgeon. Which of the following code assignments is
, FINAL ccs exam ahima review Q&As
(Verified Answers) 2026
answer ✅
used to report this physician service for Medicare reimbursement? - correct
29125
In the hospital outpatient setting, laboratory codes are usually assigned by a
employee. - correct answer ✅
computerized process through the Chargemaster, rather than by an HIM
True
An established patient is seen in the physician's office for a rash. The physician
performs a medically appropriate history and/or examination and the medical
correct answer ✅
decision making was straightforward. What is the correct E/M code for this visit? -
99212
by body system. - correct answer ✅
The arrangement of the Category III codes reflects the overall arrangement of CPT
False - The Category III codes are arranged in
numeric order according to the date that they were added and do not reflect the
overall organization of CPT.
In the Special Procedures suite, a patient underwent a transcranial Doppler study
of the intracranial arteries for emboli detection, without the use of intravenous
✅
microbubble injection. Assign the appropriate CPT code to report this procedure. -
correct answer
ICD-10-CM includes combination codes? - correct answer ✅ true
The Alphabetic Index includes what - correct answer
sub terms, and more specific sub terms
✅ Entries for main terms,
