AAPC CPC FINAL
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
When coding in operative NOT be recommended?
ANSWER
report what action would Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
Question 2.
If an NCD doesn't cedure performed mines coverage?
ANSWER
exist for a particular service/pro- Medicare administrative on a Medicare patient who deter-
contractor (MAC)
Question 3.
MAC stands for what!?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor
Question 4.
What is the definition
ANSWER
of coding? Translating documentation into numerical/al- phabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
Question 5.
How many components fective compliance
ANSWER
should be included in an ef- 7 plan?
,Question 6.
Which of the following
ANSWER
is NOT a function of the skin? Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
Question 7.
What is affected by
ANSWER
myasthenia gravis? Neuromuscular junction
Question 8.
The term "episiotomy" what type?
ANSWER
Best describes a procedure of An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for
the fetus during delivery
Question 9.
A patient is diagnosed and epididymis. The
ANSWER
with inflammation of the testes Orchiepididymitis medical term for this condition is:
Question 10.
A condition where
ANSWER
the thyroid is overactive is called: Thyrotoxicosis
Question 11.
What does ICD 10
ANSWER
CM stand for? International classification
of diseases - 10th revised
- clinical modification
, Question 12.
What is the sequencing (late effect)?
ANSWER
order when coding a sequela The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause
of the late effect are coded as secondary
Question 13.
What is the ICD 10
ANSWER
CM code for hives? L50.9
Question 14.
20-year-old comes severe headache, ED physician suspects and performs a lumber reviews the
results hospital for meningitis. that the meningitis is reported by the
ANSWER
into the ED with symptoms of a G03.9 vomiting, stiff neck, and fever. The that the meningitis
is bacterial puncture. The ED physician in the patient is admitted in the The ED physician
suspects is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code ED physician?
Question 15.
45 year old female cer is receiving her What diagnosis codes
ANSWER
with malignant Mullerian duct can- Z51.11, C57.7 first treatment of chemotherapy. are
reported?
Question 16.
The patient is a 12 weakness. Unfortunately to help delineate ed us to obtain a diagnosis code is
ANSWER
month old with a history of muscle M62.81 his etiology is unknown and the diagnosis
neurology has consult- right biceps muscle biopsy. What reported?
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
When coding in operative NOT be recommended?
ANSWER
report what action would Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
Question 2.
If an NCD doesn't cedure performed mines coverage?
ANSWER
exist for a particular service/pro- Medicare administrative on a Medicare patient who deter-
contractor (MAC)
Question 3.
MAC stands for what!?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor
Question 4.
What is the definition
ANSWER
of coding? Translating documentation into numerical/al- phabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
Question 5.
How many components fective compliance
ANSWER
should be included in an ef- 7 plan?
,Question 6.
Which of the following
ANSWER
is NOT a function of the skin? Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
Question 7.
What is affected by
ANSWER
myasthenia gravis? Neuromuscular junction
Question 8.
The term "episiotomy" what type?
ANSWER
Best describes a procedure of An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for
the fetus during delivery
Question 9.
A patient is diagnosed and epididymis. The
ANSWER
with inflammation of the testes Orchiepididymitis medical term for this condition is:
Question 10.
A condition where
ANSWER
the thyroid is overactive is called: Thyrotoxicosis
Question 11.
What does ICD 10
ANSWER
CM stand for? International classification
of diseases - 10th revised
- clinical modification
, Question 12.
What is the sequencing (late effect)?
ANSWER
order when coding a sequela The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause
of the late effect are coded as secondary
Question 13.
What is the ICD 10
ANSWER
CM code for hives? L50.9
Question 14.
20-year-old comes severe headache, ED physician suspects and performs a lumber reviews the
results hospital for meningitis. that the meningitis is reported by the
ANSWER
into the ED with symptoms of a G03.9 vomiting, stiff neck, and fever. The that the meningitis
is bacterial puncture. The ED physician in the patient is admitted in the The ED physician
suspects is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code ED physician?
Question 15.
45 year old female cer is receiving her What diagnosis codes
ANSWER
with malignant Mullerian duct can- Z51.11, C57.7 first treatment of chemotherapy. are
reported?
Question 16.
The patient is a 12 weakness. Unfortunately to help delineate ed us to obtain a diagnosis code is
ANSWER
month old with a history of muscle M62.81 his etiology is unknown and the diagnosis
neurology has consult- right biceps muscle biopsy. What reported?
