AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM |2024-2024 newest/most recent
update|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS (frequently tested)
WITH C0RRECT ANSWERS (100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate is performed for prostate
cancer. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are
reported for
this service?
a. 55873, D07.5
b. 55873, C79.82
c. 55873, C61
d. 55875, C61 - ANSWER -c. 55873, C61
Benign prostatic hypertrophy with outlet obstruction and
hematuria.
Operation: TURP
Anesthesia: Spinal
Description of procedure: Resection began at the posterior
bladder neck and extended to the verumontanum (a crest near the
wall of the urethra). Posterior tissue was resected first from the
,left lateral lobe, then right lateral lobe, then anterior. Depth of
resection was carried to the level of the circular fibers. Bleeding
vessels were electrocauterized as encountered. Care was taken to
not resect distal to the verumontanum, thus protecting the
external sphincter. At the end of the procedure, prostatic chips
were evacuated from the bladder. Final inspection showed good
hemostasis and intact verumontanum. The instruments were
removed, Foley catheter inserted and the patient returned to the
recovery area in satisfactory condition. What CPT® code is
reported for this service?
a.
52630
b.
52640
c.
52601
d. 52601-50 -
ANSWER -c. 52601
The patient presents today for closed reduction of a nasal
fracture. The depressed right nasal bone was elevated using
heavy reduction forceps while the left nasal bone was pushed to
,the midline. This resulted in good alignment of the external nasal
dorsum. What CPT® code is reported for this procedure?
a.
21325
b.
21315
c.
21320
d. 21337 -
ANSWER -b.
21315
Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in
ICD-10-CM?
a. Only the asthma is reported
b. Only the COPD is reported
c. COPD with bronchitis is reported for COPD with asthma
d. They type of asthma is reported along with the COPD - ANSWER
-d. They type of asthma is reported along with the COPD
How is a visit for supervision of normal pregnancy coded in ICD-
10-CM?
, a. A code from category Z34 is reported without a code from
category Z3A
b. A code from category O80 is reported with a code from category
Z3A
c. A code from category Z34 is reported with a code from category
Z3A
d. A code from category O80 is reported with a code from category
Z37 - ANSWER -c. A code from category Z34 is reported with a
code from category Z3A
How is Streptococcal A Meningitis reported in ICD-10-CM?
a. Streptococcal, group A, as the cause of diseases classified
elsewhere is reported first; Streptococcal meningitis is reported
second.
b. Only Streptococcal, group A, as the cause of diseases classified
elsewhere is reported.
c. Streptococcal meningitis is reported first; Streptococcal, group
A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is reported
second.
d. Only one code is reported for streptococcal meningitis. -
ANSWER -c. Streptococcal meningitis is reported first;
update|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS (frequently tested)
WITH C0RRECT ANSWERS (100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate is performed for prostate
cancer. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are
reported for
this service?
a. 55873, D07.5
b. 55873, C79.82
c. 55873, C61
d. 55875, C61 - ANSWER -c. 55873, C61
Benign prostatic hypertrophy with outlet obstruction and
hematuria.
Operation: TURP
Anesthesia: Spinal
Description of procedure: Resection began at the posterior
bladder neck and extended to the verumontanum (a crest near the
wall of the urethra). Posterior tissue was resected first from the
,left lateral lobe, then right lateral lobe, then anterior. Depth of
resection was carried to the level of the circular fibers. Bleeding
vessels were electrocauterized as encountered. Care was taken to
not resect distal to the verumontanum, thus protecting the
external sphincter. At the end of the procedure, prostatic chips
were evacuated from the bladder. Final inspection showed good
hemostasis and intact verumontanum. The instruments were
removed, Foley catheter inserted and the patient returned to the
recovery area in satisfactory condition. What CPT® code is
reported for this service?
a.
52630
b.
52640
c.
52601
d. 52601-50 -
ANSWER -c. 52601
The patient presents today for closed reduction of a nasal
fracture. The depressed right nasal bone was elevated using
heavy reduction forceps while the left nasal bone was pushed to
,the midline. This resulted in good alignment of the external nasal
dorsum. What CPT® code is reported for this procedure?
a.
21325
b.
21315
c.
21320
d. 21337 -
ANSWER -b.
21315
Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in
ICD-10-CM?
a. Only the asthma is reported
b. Only the COPD is reported
c. COPD with bronchitis is reported for COPD with asthma
d. They type of asthma is reported along with the COPD - ANSWER
-d. They type of asthma is reported along with the COPD
How is a visit for supervision of normal pregnancy coded in ICD-
10-CM?
, a. A code from category Z34 is reported without a code from
category Z3A
b. A code from category O80 is reported with a code from category
Z3A
c. A code from category Z34 is reported with a code from category
Z3A
d. A code from category O80 is reported with a code from category
Z37 - ANSWER -c. A code from category Z34 is reported with a
code from category Z3A
How is Streptococcal A Meningitis reported in ICD-10-CM?
a. Streptococcal, group A, as the cause of diseases classified
elsewhere is reported first; Streptococcal meningitis is reported
second.
b. Only Streptococcal, group A, as the cause of diseases classified
elsewhere is reported.
c. Streptococcal meningitis is reported first; Streptococcal, group
A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere is reported
second.
d. Only one code is reported for streptococcal meningitis. -
ANSWER -c. Streptococcal meningitis is reported first;
