AAPC CPC FINAL
Question 1.
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?
ANSWER
Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
Question 2.
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/pro-cedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
Question 3.
MAC stands for what!?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor
Question 4.
What is the definition of coding?
ANSWER
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
Question 5.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan?
ANSWER
7
Question 6.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
ANSWER
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
Question 7.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
ANSWER
Neuromuscular junction
, Question 8.
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type?
ANSWER
An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
Question 9.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this condition is:
ANSWER
Orchiepididymitis
Question 10.
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called:
ANSWER
Thyrotoxicosis
Question 11.
What does ICD 10 CM stand for?
ANSWER
International classification of diseases - 10th revised
- clinical modification
Question 12.
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)?
ANSWER
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 CM code for hives?
ANSWER
L50.9
Question 14.
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, 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?
ANSWER
G03.9
Question 1.
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?
ANSWER
Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
Question 2.
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/pro-cedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
Question 3.
MAC stands for what!?
ANSWER
Medicare administrative contractor
Question 4.
What is the definition of coding?
ANSWER
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
Question 5.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan?
ANSWER
7
Question 6.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
ANSWER
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
Question 7.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis?
ANSWER
Neuromuscular junction
, Question 8.
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type?
ANSWER
An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
Question 9.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this condition is:
ANSWER
Orchiepididymitis
Question 10.
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called:
ANSWER
Thyrotoxicosis
Question 11.
What does ICD 10 CM stand for?
ANSWER
International classification of diseases - 10th revised
- clinical modification
Question 12.
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)?
ANSWER
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 CM code for hives?
ANSWER
L50.9
Question 14.
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, 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?
ANSWER
G03.9
