AAPC CPC FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - Answers 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? - Answers Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - Answers Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - Answers Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical
codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - Answers 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - Answers Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Answers Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - Answers 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: - Answers Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - Answers Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - Answers International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - Answers Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - Answers Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? - Answers Physician
work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
What is the correct HCPCS Level II code for a removable metatarsal foot arch support which is pre-
molded? - Answers L3050
What is another term for hives? - Answers Urticaria
The patient has a suspicious lesion of the left Jolle line. Clinical diagnosis of this lesion is unknown but
due to the appearance malignancy is a realistic concern. The lesion was excised into the suspicious that
measuring .8 cm and margins of .1 cm on each side. Hemostasis was achieved using light pressure. The
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - Answers 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? - Answers Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - Answers Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - Answers Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical
codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - Answers 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - Answers Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Answers Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - Answers 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: - Answers Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - Answers Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - Answers International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - Answers Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - Answers Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? - Answers Physician
work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
What is the correct HCPCS Level II code for a removable metatarsal foot arch support which is pre-
molded? - Answers L3050
What is another term for hives? - Answers Urticaria
The patient has a suspicious lesion of the left Jolle line. Clinical diagnosis of this lesion is unknown but
due to the appearance malignancy is a realistic concern. The lesion was excised into the suspicious that
measuring .8 cm and margins of .1 cm on each side. Hemostasis was achieved using light pressure. The
