AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (The correct answer has been verified, selected and highlighted in yellow for all of the questions below.) 1 What form is used to submit a provider’s charge to the insurance carrier? a. ABN b. UB-04 c. CMS-1500 d. Provider reimbursement form 2 AAPC credentialed coders have proven mastery of what information? a. Code sets b. Evaluation and management principles c. Documentation guidelines d. All of the above 3 When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended? a. Coding from the header without reading the body of the report. b. Reading the body of the report. c. Highlighting unfamiliar words. d. Starting with the procedure listed. 4 When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. During a procedure or service. b. After a denial has been received from Medicare. c. After providing a service or item to a beneficiary. d. Prior to providing a service or item to a beneficiary. 5 Evaluation and management services are often provided in a standard format such as SOAP notes. What does the acronym SOAP stand for? a. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan b. Standard, Objective, Activity, Period c. Source, Opinion, Advice, Provider d. Scope, Observation, Action, Plan