AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM (COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? CORRECT
ANS - Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient
who determines coverage? CORRECT ANS - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? CORRECT ANS - Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? CORRECT ANS - Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? CORRECT
ANS - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? CORRECT ANS - Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? CORRECT ANS - Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? CORRECT ANS - An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term
for this condition is: CORRECT ANS - Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: CORRECT ANS - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? CORRECT ANS - International classification of diseases
- 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? CORRECT ANS - The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as
secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? CORRECT ANS - L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck,
and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber
puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for
meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM
code is reported by the ED physician? CORRECT ANS - G03.9
, 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? CORRECT ANS - Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology
is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right
biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? CORRECT ANS - M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical
exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and
automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a
thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug
screen for multiple drug classes was also collected (80100). What diagnosis code is
reported? CORRECT ANS - Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis?
CORRECT ANS - F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has
heart disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? CORRECT ANS -
I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes
for many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his
diabetes. What ICD 10 CM code are reported? CORRECT ANS - E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? CORRECT ANS - Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? CORRECT ANS - Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? CORRECT ANS - T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control
on the highway and hit a guardrail? CORRECT ANS - Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum
breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? CORRECT ANS - O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount
of LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? CORRECT ANS -
T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an
accident. She now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? CORRECT ANS - S62.001K
VERIFIED ANSWERS) GUARANTEED PASS
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? CORRECT
ANS - Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient
who determines coverage? CORRECT ANS - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? CORRECT ANS - Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? CORRECT ANS - Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? CORRECT
ANS - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? CORRECT ANS - Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? CORRECT ANS - Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? CORRECT ANS - An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term
for this condition is: CORRECT ANS - Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: CORRECT ANS - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? CORRECT ANS - International classification of diseases
- 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? CORRECT ANS - The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as
secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? CORRECT ANS - L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck,
and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber
puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for
meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM
code is reported by the ED physician? CORRECT ANS - G03.9
, 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? CORRECT ANS - Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology
is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right
biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? CORRECT ANS - M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical
exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and
automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a
thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug
screen for multiple drug classes was also collected (80100). What diagnosis code is
reported? CORRECT ANS - Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis?
CORRECT ANS - F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has
heart disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? CORRECT ANS -
I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes
for many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his
diabetes. What ICD 10 CM code are reported? CORRECT ANS - E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? CORRECT ANS - Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? CORRECT ANS - Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? CORRECT ANS - T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control
on the highway and hit a guardrail? CORRECT ANS - Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum
breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? CORRECT ANS - O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount
of LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? CORRECT ANS -
T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an
accident. She now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? CORRECT ANS - S62.001K
