AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM PRACTICE | 100 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIONALES |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
1. A patient undergoes a simple repair of a 2.0 cm laceration on the arm.
A) 12001
B) 12002
C) 12031
D) 12011
Correct Answer: A
CPT 12001 is for simple repair of superficial wounds of the scalp, neck, axillae,
external genitalia, trunk, and/or extremities that are 2.5 cm or less. 12002 is 2.6–
7.5 cm; 12031 is intermediate repair; 12011 is for face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips,
and/or mucous membranes.
2. Which modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
A) 25
B) 59
C) 51
D) 76
Correct Answer: B
Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service that is separate from other
services performed on the same day, such as a different session, site, or procedure.
Modifier 25 is for a separately identifiable E/M service; 51 is for multiple
procedures; 76 is for repeat procedure by the same provider.
3. A new patient presents for a level 3 office visit.
A) 99203
B) 99213
C) 99204
D) 99214
,Correct Answer: A
99203 is an office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of
a new patient, requiring a medically appropriate history/exam and low level of
medical decision making. 99213 and 99214 are for established patients; 99204 is
level 4 new patient.
4. What is the ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension?
A) I15.0
B) I10
C) I11.9
D) R03.0
Correct Answer: B
I10 is essential (primary) hypertension. I15.0 is renovascular hypertension; I11.9 is
hypertensive heart disease without heart failure; R03.0 is elevated blood pressure
reading without diagnosis of hypertension.
5. The global period for a major surgery is:
A) 0 days
B) 10 days
C) 90 days
D) 45 days
Correct Answer: C
Major surgical procedures have a 90-day global period, which includes the day of
surgery and routine postoperative care. Minor procedures typically have 0 or 10-
day global periods.
6. A chest X-ray is performed with two views.
A) 71045
B) 71046
C) 71047
D) 71048
,Correct Answer: B
71046 is radiologic examination of the chest, two views. 71045 is one view; 71047
is three views; 71048 is four or more views.
7. HCPCS Level II codes begin with:
A) A letter
B) A number
C) A special character
D) A Roman numeral
Correct Answer: A
HCPCS Level II codes start with a letter (A–V) followed by four digits, such as J
codes for drugs or E codes for durable medical equipment. CPT codes are numeric.
8. An established patient is seen for a level 4 office visit.
A) 99204
B) 99213
C) 99214
D) 99215
Correct Answer: C
99214 is an office or other outpatient visit for an established patient requiring a
medically appropriate history/exam and moderate level of medical decision
making. 99204 is new; 99213 is level 3; 99215 is level 5.
9. The ICD-10-CM code for type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications is:
A) E10.9
B) E11.9
C) E13.9
D) E08.9
Correct Answer: B
E11.9 is type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications. E10.9 is type 1 diabetes;
E13.9 is other specified diabetes; E08.9 is diabetes due to underlying condition.
10.Anesthesia physical status modifier for a normal healthy patient is:
A) P1
, B) P2
C) P3
D) P4
Correct Answer: A
P1 indicates a normal healthy patient. P2 is mild systemic disease; P3 is severe
systemic disease; P4 is severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
11.Which modifier indicates a surgical team?
A) 62
B) 66
C) 80
D) 82
Correct Answer: B
Modifier 66 indicates a surgical team composed of two or more physicians of
different specialties working together on a complex procedure. 62 is co-surgeons;
80 is assistant surgeon; 82 is assistant surgeon when a qualified resident is
unavailable.
12.A simple repair of a 4.0 cm laceration on the leg is coded as:
A) 12001
B) 12002
C) 12031
D) 12032
Correct Answer: B
12002 is simple repair of superficial wounds of the extremities measuring 2.6–7.5
cm. 12001 is 2.5 cm or less; 12031 and 12032 are intermediate repairs.
13.Which modifier indicates a repeat procedure by the same physician?
A) 77
B) 76
C) 78
D) 79
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIONALES |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
1. A patient undergoes a simple repair of a 2.0 cm laceration on the arm.
A) 12001
B) 12002
C) 12031
D) 12011
Correct Answer: A
CPT 12001 is for simple repair of superficial wounds of the scalp, neck, axillae,
external genitalia, trunk, and/or extremities that are 2.5 cm or less. 12002 is 2.6–
7.5 cm; 12031 is intermediate repair; 12011 is for face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips,
and/or mucous membranes.
2. Which modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
A) 25
B) 59
C) 51
D) 76
Correct Answer: B
Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service that is separate from other
services performed on the same day, such as a different session, site, or procedure.
Modifier 25 is for a separately identifiable E/M service; 51 is for multiple
procedures; 76 is for repeat procedure by the same provider.
3. A new patient presents for a level 3 office visit.
A) 99203
B) 99213
C) 99204
D) 99214
,Correct Answer: A
99203 is an office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of
a new patient, requiring a medically appropriate history/exam and low level of
medical decision making. 99213 and 99214 are for established patients; 99204 is
level 4 new patient.
4. What is the ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension?
A) I15.0
B) I10
C) I11.9
D) R03.0
Correct Answer: B
I10 is essential (primary) hypertension. I15.0 is renovascular hypertension; I11.9 is
hypertensive heart disease without heart failure; R03.0 is elevated blood pressure
reading without diagnosis of hypertension.
5. The global period for a major surgery is:
A) 0 days
B) 10 days
C) 90 days
D) 45 days
Correct Answer: C
Major surgical procedures have a 90-day global period, which includes the day of
surgery and routine postoperative care. Minor procedures typically have 0 or 10-
day global periods.
6. A chest X-ray is performed with two views.
A) 71045
B) 71046
C) 71047
D) 71048
,Correct Answer: B
71046 is radiologic examination of the chest, two views. 71045 is one view; 71047
is three views; 71048 is four or more views.
7. HCPCS Level II codes begin with:
A) A letter
B) A number
C) A special character
D) A Roman numeral
Correct Answer: A
HCPCS Level II codes start with a letter (A–V) followed by four digits, such as J
codes for drugs or E codes for durable medical equipment. CPT codes are numeric.
8. An established patient is seen for a level 4 office visit.
A) 99204
B) 99213
C) 99214
D) 99215
Correct Answer: C
99214 is an office or other outpatient visit for an established patient requiring a
medically appropriate history/exam and moderate level of medical decision
making. 99204 is new; 99213 is level 3; 99215 is level 5.
9. The ICD-10-CM code for type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications is:
A) E10.9
B) E11.9
C) E13.9
D) E08.9
Correct Answer: B
E11.9 is type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications. E10.9 is type 1 diabetes;
E13.9 is other specified diabetes; E08.9 is diabetes due to underlying condition.
10.Anesthesia physical status modifier for a normal healthy patient is:
A) P1
, B) P2
C) P3
D) P4
Correct Answer: A
P1 indicates a normal healthy patient. P2 is mild systemic disease; P3 is severe
systemic disease; P4 is severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
11.Which modifier indicates a surgical team?
A) 62
B) 66
C) 80
D) 82
Correct Answer: B
Modifier 66 indicates a surgical team composed of two or more physicians of
different specialties working together on a complex procedure. 62 is co-surgeons;
80 is assistant surgeon; 82 is assistant surgeon when a qualified resident is
unavailable.
12.A simple repair of a 4.0 cm laceration on the leg is coded as:
A) 12001
B) 12002
C) 12031
D) 12032
Correct Answer: B
12002 is simple repair of superficial wounds of the extremities measuring 2.6–7.5
cm. 12001 is 2.5 cm or less; 12031 and 12032 are intermediate repairs.
13.Which modifier indicates a repeat procedure by the same physician?
A) 77
B) 76
C) 78
D) 79
