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CPC
LATEST READINESS EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which CPT® code should be used for a laparoscopic
appendectomy?
A) 44950
B) 44960
C) 44970
D) 44955
Answer: C) 44970
Rationale: CPT® code 44970 is used for a laparoscopic
appendectomy according to CPT® guidelines.
2. What ICD-10-CM code is used for a primary diagnosis
of Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative
diabetic retinopathy without macular edema?
A) E11.329
B) E11.359
C) E11.339
D) E11.329
Answer: C) E11.339
Rationale: E11.339 is the appropriate code for Type 2
diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy without the presence of macular edema.
3. HCPCS Level II codes are used for what type of
services?
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, A) Inpatient procedures
B) Durable medical equipment
C) Major surgeries
D) Outpatient office visits
Answer: B) Durable medical equipment
Rationale: HCPCS Level II codes are used for non-
physician services like durable medical equipment,
prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
4. Which of the following is a reason for medical necessity
claims denial?
A) Using too many modifiers
B) Incorrect provider information
C) Incomplete patient demographic information
D) Lack of documentation to support the procedure
Answer: D) Lack of documentation to support the
procedure
Rationale: Insufficient documentation can result in the
denial of claims due to a lack of proof for medical necessity.
5. When coding a surgical excision of a malignant skin
lesion with a diameter of 2.0 cm from the arm, including
margins, which CPT® code series should you consider?
A) 11600-11646
B) 11400-11446
C) 12030-12057
D) 14000-14350
©2024/2025
CPC
LATEST READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which CPT® code should be used for a laparoscopic
appendectomy?
A) 44950
B) 44960
C) 44970
D) 44955
Answer: C) 44970
Rationale: CPT® code 44970 is used for a laparoscopic
appendectomy according to CPT® guidelines.
2. What ICD-10-CM code is used for a primary diagnosis
of Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative
diabetic retinopathy without macular edema?
A) E11.329
B) E11.359
C) E11.339
D) E11.329
Answer: C) E11.339
Rationale: E11.339 is the appropriate code for Type 2
diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy without the presence of macular edema.
3. HCPCS Level II codes are used for what type of
services?
©2024/2025
, A) Inpatient procedures
B) Durable medical equipment
C) Major surgeries
D) Outpatient office visits
Answer: B) Durable medical equipment
Rationale: HCPCS Level II codes are used for non-
physician services like durable medical equipment,
prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
4. Which of the following is a reason for medical necessity
claims denial?
A) Using too many modifiers
B) Incorrect provider information
C) Incomplete patient demographic information
D) Lack of documentation to support the procedure
Answer: D) Lack of documentation to support the
procedure
Rationale: Insufficient documentation can result in the
denial of claims due to a lack of proof for medical necessity.
5. When coding a surgical excision of a malignant skin
lesion with a diameter of 2.0 cm from the arm, including
margins, which CPT® code series should you consider?
A) 11600-11646
B) 11400-11446
C) 12030-12057
D) 14000-14350
©2024/2025
