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AAPC CPB - Chapter 4 Practical Application Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
A patient was seen for a left ear infection. The provider diagnosed the
patient with Swimmer's Ear in the left ear. The biller received a denial from
XYZ Insurance Company stating H60.33 is an invalid diagnosis code. Why
is this an invalid code?
a. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332
b. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.339
c. H60.33 is not an invalid diagnosis code.
d. H60.33 represents a procedure instead of a diagnosis. - Answer✔️✔️-a.
H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332
A patient is seen for a cough, chest congestion, and a headache. The
provider documents a URI. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?
a. R05, R09.89, R51
b. R05, R09.89, R51, J98.8
c. J06.9
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d. J98.8 - Answer✔️✔️-c. J06.9
What codes are reported for a patient that is being treated for ESRD and
hypertension?
a. I12.0, N18.5
b. I12.0, N18.6
c. I11.9, N18.9
d. I12.9, N18.6 - Answer✔️✔️-b. I12.0, N18.6
A patient complains of a severe sore throat, a fever and headache. Based on
the results of a rapid strep test the provider determines the patient has
strep throat. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?
a. J02.0
b. J02.9, R50.9, R51
c. R07.0, R50.9, R51
d. J02.0, R50.9, R51 - Answer✔️✔️-a. J02.0
What should a biller do if the ICD-10-CM instructions indicate " See" or "
See Also?"
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Certified Professional Biller By: American Academy of Professional Coders(AAPC)
AAPC CPB - Chapter 4 Practical Application Practice
Exam Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
A patient was seen for a left ear infection. The provider diagnosed the
patient with Swimmer's Ear in the left ear. The biller received a denial from
XYZ Insurance Company stating H60.33 is an invalid diagnosis code. Why
is this an invalid code?
a. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332
b. H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.339
c. H60.33 is not an invalid diagnosis code.
d. H60.33 represents a procedure instead of a diagnosis. - Answer✔️✔️-a.
H60.33 requires an additional character; the code should be H60.332
A patient is seen for a cough, chest congestion, and a headache. The
provider documents a URI. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?
a. R05, R09.89, R51
b. R05, R09.89, R51, J98.8
c. J06.9
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d. J98.8 - Answer✔️✔️-c. J06.9
What codes are reported for a patient that is being treated for ESRD and
hypertension?
a. I12.0, N18.5
b. I12.0, N18.6
c. I11.9, N18.9
d. I12.9, N18.6 - Answer✔️✔️-b. I12.0, N18.6
A patient complains of a severe sore throat, a fever and headache. Based on
the results of a rapid strep test the provider determines the patient has
strep throat. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?
a. J02.0
b. J02.9, R50.9, R51
c. R07.0, R50.9, R51
d. J02.0, R50.9, R51 - Answer✔️✔️-a. J02.0
What should a biller do if the ICD-10-CM instructions indicate " See" or "
See Also?"
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