AAPC, CPC: CH 11 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due
to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist?
A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10
B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20
C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810
D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out G
I cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the e
sophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the
esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-
10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235, K22.2
B) 43235, C15.9
C) 43248, Q39.3
D) 43249, K22.2 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-
old patient with a family history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure
. Two polyps in the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the
ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent to patholog
y. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient encounter?
A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5
B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0
C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11
D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
, A 33 year-
old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer. The physician p
erforms a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum.
During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues t
he procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as
well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Ax patientx presentsx forx esophagealx dilation.x Thex physicianx beginsx dilationx byx usingx ax bougie.x Thisx a
tt
emptx wasx unsuccessful.x Thex physicianx thenx dilatesx thex esophagusx transendoscopicallyx usingx ax ballo
onx (25mm).x Whatx CPT®x code(s)x is/arex reported?
A)x 43220
B)x 43450-53,x 43220
C)x 43450,x 43220
D)x 43220,x 43450-52x -x CORRECTx ANSWERx -A
Howx dox youx reportx ax screeningx colonoscopyx performedx onx ax 65x year-
oldx Medicarex patientx withx ax familyx historyx ofx colonx cancer?x Thex physicianx wasx ablex tox passx the
x sc
opex tox thex cecum.x Whatx CPT®x andx ICD-10-CMx codesx arex reported?
A)x 45330,x Z13.818,x Z80.0
B)x 45378,x Z12.11,x Z85.038
C)x G0104,x Z13.818,x Z85.038
D)x G0105,x Z12.11,x Z80.0x -x CORRECTx ANSWERx -D
Ax patientx presentsx withx ax 2x cmx benignx lipx lesion.x Thex providerx decidesx tox removex thex lesionx alo
ng
withx ax portionx ofx thex lipx byx performingx ax wedgex excision.x Single-
layerx suturex repairx isx performed.x Whatx CPT®x code(s)x is/arex reportedx forx thisx service?
A)x 40510
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due
to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist?
A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10
B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20
C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810
D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out G
I cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the e
sophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the
esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-
10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235, K22.2
B) 43235, C15.9
C) 43248, Q39.3
D) 43249, K22.2 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-
old patient with a family history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure
. Two polyps in the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the
ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent to patholog
y. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient encounter?
A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5
B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0
C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11
D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
, A 33 year-
old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer. The physician p
erforms a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum.
During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues t
he procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as
well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Ax patientx presentsx forx esophagealx dilation.x Thex physicianx beginsx dilationx byx usingx ax bougie.x Thisx a
tt
emptx wasx unsuccessful.x Thex physicianx thenx dilatesx thex esophagusx transendoscopicallyx usingx ax ballo
onx (25mm).x Whatx CPT®x code(s)x is/arex reported?
A)x 43220
B)x 43450-53,x 43220
C)x 43450,x 43220
D)x 43220,x 43450-52x -x CORRECTx ANSWERx -A
Howx dox youx reportx ax screeningx colonoscopyx performedx onx ax 65x year-
oldx Medicarex patientx withx ax familyx historyx ofx colonx cancer?x Thex physicianx wasx ablex tox passx the
x sc
opex tox thex cecum.x Whatx CPT®x andx ICD-10-CMx codesx arex reported?
A)x 45330,x Z13.818,x Z80.0
B)x 45378,x Z12.11,x Z85.038
C)x G0104,x Z13.818,x Z85.038
D)x G0105,x Z12.11,x Z80.0x -x CORRECTx ANSWERx -D
Ax patientx presentsx withx ax 2x cmx benignx lipx lesion.x Thex providerx decidesx tox removex thex lesionx alo
ng
withx ax portionx ofx thex lipx byx performingx ax wedgex excision.x Single-
layerx suturex repairx isx performed.x Whatx CPT®x code(s)x is/arex reportedx forx thisx service?
A)x 40510
