2023 AAPC CPC FINAL PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (CPC exam preparation 2021/2022) AGRADE

2023 AAPC CPC FINAL PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (CPC exam preparation 2021/2022) AGRADE A covered entity does NOT include a. Healthcare providers b. Health plans c. Patients d. Clearinghouses - Answer c. Patients What does MAC stands for? a. Medicare Administrative Contractor b. Medicare Advisory Contractor c. Medicaid Administrative Contractor d. Medicaid Alert Contractor - Answer a. Medicare Administrative Contractor When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. After providing a service or item to a beneficiary. b. Prior to providing a service or item to a beneficiary. c. After a denial has been received from Medicare. d. During a procedure or service. - Answer b. Prior to providing a service or item to a beneficiary 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 - Answer d. All of the above Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom? a. LMRPs b. NCDs c. State Law d. Each regional MAC - Answer d. Each regional MAC