AAPC CPC Exam: Chapter 1 questions with correct answers

What does MAC stands for? CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare Administrative Contractor Which coding manuals do outpatient coders focus on learning? CORRECT ANSWER-CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM In what year was the AAPC founded? CORRECT ANSWER-1988 What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1⁄2 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? CORRECT ANSWER-Physician Assistant (PA) In what year did HIPAA become law? CORRECT ANSWER-1996 Which type of information is NOT maintained in a medical record? CORRECT ANSWER-Financial Records The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health information should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a function. What does this mean? CORRECT ANSWER-Providers should develop safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to protected health information. If an NCD does not exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient, who determines coverage? CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC