AAPC CPC FINAL 2023 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header with out reading the body of the
report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare
patient who determines coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare
administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare administrative
contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWER Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Acts
as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER Neuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - CORRECT
ANSWER An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus
during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical
term for this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT ANSWER
Thyrotoxicosis
, AAPC CPC FINAL 2023 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - CORRECT
ANSWER The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the
late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - CORRECT ANSWER L50.9
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first
treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - CORRECT
ANSWER Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his
etiology is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us
to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? -
CORRECT ANSWER M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment
physical exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC
automated and automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic
panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the
AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header with out reading the body of the
report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare
patient who determines coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare
administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare administrative
contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWER Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Acts
as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER Neuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - CORRECT
ANSWER An incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus
during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical
term for this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT ANSWER
Thyrotoxicosis
, AAPC CPC FINAL 2023 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - CORRECT
ANSWER The residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the
late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - CORRECT ANSWER L50.9
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first
treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - CORRECT
ANSWER Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his
etiology is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us
to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? -
CORRECT ANSWER M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment
physical exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC
automated and automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic
panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the
