Test Bank For
Medical Coding Training: CPC
Textbook and Practical Application
Combo
ABN - ANSWER Advanced Beneficiary Notice: information given to the patient in
advance of a test or a procedure that Medicare will not cover
depressed fracture - ANSWER broken bone portion is pressed inward, typical of
skull fracture
hairline fracture - ANSWER a minor fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray; and
may not extend completely through the bone
Type IIIa - ANSWER Wound is less than 10 cm with crushed tissue and
contamination; soft tissue coverage of bone is usually possible; with intramedullary
nailing, average time for union is 30-35 weeks
Acroparalysis refers to paralysis of the - ANSWER extremities
Edema means - ANSWER swelling
Megalomania is a mental __________. - ANSWER disorder
Splenopathy means a disease of the - ANSWER spleen
Ureterocele means __________ of the ureter. - ANSWER herniation
Neuralgia means pain along the course of a - ANSWER nerve
Esthesia means __________ or __________. - ANSWER feeling, sensation
dacryorrhea - ANSWER excessive flow of tears
,Cytology is the study of? - ANSWER cells
Colocentesis means puncture of the - ANSWER colon
Vasotripsy means the crushing of a - ANSWER vessel
An angiospasm is a spasm of a - ANSWER vessel
A proctoscopy is an examination of the - ANSWER rectum and anus
The lacrimal glands secrete - ANSWER tears
Myocarditis is: - ANSWER inflammation of the cardiac muscle and conduction
system.
Glossoplegia is a paralysis of the - ANSWER tongue
Onychosis means a condition of the __________. - ANSWER nails
Bronchorrhagia means __________ hemorrhage. - ANSWER bronchial
Rhinoplasty means surgical repair of the __________. - ANSWER nose
pneumomycosis - ANSWER abnormal condition of fungus in the lungs
necroparasite - ANSWER parasite that lives on dead organic matter
A pharyngotomy is an incision into the - ANSWER pharynx
Arthritis is a word which means inflammation of a__________. - ANSWER joint
Keratectasia means dilatation of the __________. - ANSWER cornea
Type II open fracture - ANSWER greater than 3 mm of broken skin; enough skin to
cover the area; internal and external cause
Type I open fracture - ANSWER less than 3mm breakage of skin; inside out
(internal force); low probability of infection
Type III open fracture - ANSWER Segmental fracture with displacement; fracture
with diaphyseal segmental loss; fracture with associated vascular injury requiring
repair; farmyard injuries or highly contaminated wounds; high velocity gunshot
wound; fracture caused by crushing force from fast-moving vehicle
diaphyseal fracture - ANSWER Fracture of the long shaft of a bone
compression impacted fracture - ANSWER The bone is compressed onto another
bone; caused by trauma or osteoporosis, and common in vertebrae.
,diaphysis - ANSWER shaft of a long bone
The patient has developed plantar fasciitis, a painful condition in his heel and the
sole of his foot. He has tried using shoe inserts and over-the-counter pain relievers
but is still having pain. His physician performs an injection of the tendon sheath on
the bottom of his foot. What procedure code is reported? - ANSWER 20550
plantar fasciitis - ANSWER inflammation of plantar fascia, connective tissue of the
sole of the foot, due to repetitive injury; common cause of heel pain
condyle - ANSWER Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
hypothenar muscles - ANSWER muscles that flex, abduct and oppose the little
finger
Gastrocnemius - ANSWER muscle that is attached to the lower rear surface of the
heel and pulls the foot down
-ic - ANSWER pertaining to
glyc/o - ANSWER sugar
neutrophil - ANSWER A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and
contributes to the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.
What is the purpose of leukocytes? - ANSWER protect against infectious
microorganisms and other pathogens
coagul/o - ANSWER clotting
bone marrow aspiration - ANSWER removal of small sample of bone marrow by
needle and examined for diseases such as leukemia or aplastic anemia
What are the types of seizures? - ANSWER Generalized seizures
-Also called grand mal seizures
-Patient is unresponsive and experiences full-body convulsions
Absence seizures
-Also called petit mal seizures
-Patient does not interact with environment, but there is no convulsive activity
Partial seizures
-Simple partial seizure: no change in LOC, possible twitching or sensory changes but
no full-body convulsions
-Complex partial seizures: altered LOC, isolated twitching and sensory changes
possible
Status epilepticus
-Prolonged seizure (about 30 minutes) or recurring seizures without the patient
regaining consciousness in between
, -Highly dangerous, possibly leading to permanent brain damage and death
layers of meninges - ANSWER dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
status epilepticus - ANSWER a condition in which a patient undergoes a series of
seizures without regaining consciousness
absence seizure (petit mal) - ANSWER Generalized Seizure
• More common in children
• Consists of brief periods (often seconds) of loss of consciousness and blank staring
as if daydreaming
• Returns to baseline immediately after seizure
• If undiagnosed/untreated, may occur frequently throughout day interfering with
work or school
tonic-clonic seizure - ANSWER generalized seizure in which the patient loses
consciousness and has jerking movements of paired muscle groups
PET - ANSWER positron emission tomography
Triidothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) - ANSWER known as the thyroid
hormones; regulate metabolism
What are the types of diabetes? - ANSWER type 1, type 2, and gestational
diabetes
diabetes mellitus - ANSWER a group of metabolic disorders characterized by
hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
diabetes insipidus (DI) - ANSWER antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not secreted, or
there is a resistance of the kidney to ADH
exophthalmos - ANSWER condition in which eyeballs protrude, such as in Graves
disease; commonly caused by hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
dwarfism - ANSWER being excessively short in height; can result from lack of
growth hormone
radioimmunoassay (RIA) - ANSWER test used to measure levels of hormones in
plasma of blood
Pheochromocytoma - ANSWER usually benign tumor of adrenal medulla; secretes
excessive amount of epinephrine; symptoms include anxiety, heart palpitations,
dyspnea, hypertension, profuse sweating, headache, and nausea
blood serum test - ANSWER Blood test to measure the level of substances such
as calcium, electrolytes, testosterone, insulin, and glucose. Used to assist in
determining the function of various endocrine glands.
Medical Coding Training: CPC
Textbook and Practical Application
Combo
ABN - ANSWER Advanced Beneficiary Notice: information given to the patient in
advance of a test or a procedure that Medicare will not cover
depressed fracture - ANSWER broken bone portion is pressed inward, typical of
skull fracture
hairline fracture - ANSWER a minor fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray; and
may not extend completely through the bone
Type IIIa - ANSWER Wound is less than 10 cm with crushed tissue and
contamination; soft tissue coverage of bone is usually possible; with intramedullary
nailing, average time for union is 30-35 weeks
Acroparalysis refers to paralysis of the - ANSWER extremities
Edema means - ANSWER swelling
Megalomania is a mental __________. - ANSWER disorder
Splenopathy means a disease of the - ANSWER spleen
Ureterocele means __________ of the ureter. - ANSWER herniation
Neuralgia means pain along the course of a - ANSWER nerve
Esthesia means __________ or __________. - ANSWER feeling, sensation
dacryorrhea - ANSWER excessive flow of tears
,Cytology is the study of? - ANSWER cells
Colocentesis means puncture of the - ANSWER colon
Vasotripsy means the crushing of a - ANSWER vessel
An angiospasm is a spasm of a - ANSWER vessel
A proctoscopy is an examination of the - ANSWER rectum and anus
The lacrimal glands secrete - ANSWER tears
Myocarditis is: - ANSWER inflammation of the cardiac muscle and conduction
system.
Glossoplegia is a paralysis of the - ANSWER tongue
Onychosis means a condition of the __________. - ANSWER nails
Bronchorrhagia means __________ hemorrhage. - ANSWER bronchial
Rhinoplasty means surgical repair of the __________. - ANSWER nose
pneumomycosis - ANSWER abnormal condition of fungus in the lungs
necroparasite - ANSWER parasite that lives on dead organic matter
A pharyngotomy is an incision into the - ANSWER pharynx
Arthritis is a word which means inflammation of a__________. - ANSWER joint
Keratectasia means dilatation of the __________. - ANSWER cornea
Type II open fracture - ANSWER greater than 3 mm of broken skin; enough skin to
cover the area; internal and external cause
Type I open fracture - ANSWER less than 3mm breakage of skin; inside out
(internal force); low probability of infection
Type III open fracture - ANSWER Segmental fracture with displacement; fracture
with diaphyseal segmental loss; fracture with associated vascular injury requiring
repair; farmyard injuries or highly contaminated wounds; high velocity gunshot
wound; fracture caused by crushing force from fast-moving vehicle
diaphyseal fracture - ANSWER Fracture of the long shaft of a bone
compression impacted fracture - ANSWER The bone is compressed onto another
bone; caused by trauma or osteoporosis, and common in vertebrae.
,diaphysis - ANSWER shaft of a long bone
The patient has developed plantar fasciitis, a painful condition in his heel and the
sole of his foot. He has tried using shoe inserts and over-the-counter pain relievers
but is still having pain. His physician performs an injection of the tendon sheath on
the bottom of his foot. What procedure code is reported? - ANSWER 20550
plantar fasciitis - ANSWER inflammation of plantar fascia, connective tissue of the
sole of the foot, due to repetitive injury; common cause of heel pain
condyle - ANSWER Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
hypothenar muscles - ANSWER muscles that flex, abduct and oppose the little
finger
Gastrocnemius - ANSWER muscle that is attached to the lower rear surface of the
heel and pulls the foot down
-ic - ANSWER pertaining to
glyc/o - ANSWER sugar
neutrophil - ANSWER A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and
contributes to the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.
What is the purpose of leukocytes? - ANSWER protect against infectious
microorganisms and other pathogens
coagul/o - ANSWER clotting
bone marrow aspiration - ANSWER removal of small sample of bone marrow by
needle and examined for diseases such as leukemia or aplastic anemia
What are the types of seizures? - ANSWER Generalized seizures
-Also called grand mal seizures
-Patient is unresponsive and experiences full-body convulsions
Absence seizures
-Also called petit mal seizures
-Patient does not interact with environment, but there is no convulsive activity
Partial seizures
-Simple partial seizure: no change in LOC, possible twitching or sensory changes but
no full-body convulsions
-Complex partial seizures: altered LOC, isolated twitching and sensory changes
possible
Status epilepticus
-Prolonged seizure (about 30 minutes) or recurring seizures without the patient
regaining consciousness in between
, -Highly dangerous, possibly leading to permanent brain damage and death
layers of meninges - ANSWER dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
status epilepticus - ANSWER a condition in which a patient undergoes a series of
seizures without regaining consciousness
absence seizure (petit mal) - ANSWER Generalized Seizure
• More common in children
• Consists of brief periods (often seconds) of loss of consciousness and blank staring
as if daydreaming
• Returns to baseline immediately after seizure
• If undiagnosed/untreated, may occur frequently throughout day interfering with
work or school
tonic-clonic seizure - ANSWER generalized seizure in which the patient loses
consciousness and has jerking movements of paired muscle groups
PET - ANSWER positron emission tomography
Triidothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) - ANSWER known as the thyroid
hormones; regulate metabolism
What are the types of diabetes? - ANSWER type 1, type 2, and gestational
diabetes
diabetes mellitus - ANSWER a group of metabolic disorders characterized by
hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
diabetes insipidus (DI) - ANSWER antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not secreted, or
there is a resistance of the kidney to ADH
exophthalmos - ANSWER condition in which eyeballs protrude, such as in Graves
disease; commonly caused by hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
dwarfism - ANSWER being excessively short in height; can result from lack of
growth hormone
radioimmunoassay (RIA) - ANSWER test used to measure levels of hormones in
plasma of blood
Pheochromocytoma - ANSWER usually benign tumor of adrenal medulla; secretes
excessive amount of epinephrine; symptoms include anxiety, heart palpitations,
dyspnea, hypertension, profuse sweating, headache, and nausea
blood serum test - ANSWER Blood test to measure the level of substances such
as calcium, electrolytes, testosterone, insulin, and glucose. Used to assist in
determining the function of various endocrine glands.
