AAPC CPC FINAL QS & AS EXAM 2025/2026
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - 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? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - ANS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANS-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS-Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS-Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - 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: - ANS-Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS-Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS-International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - 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? - 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? - ANS-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment
of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - 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? - 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? - ANS-Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? -
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? - 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? - ANS-E11.622, L98.429,
Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - ANS-Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - ANS-Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANS-S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? -
ANS-Physician work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - 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? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - ANS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANS-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS-Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS-Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - 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: - ANS-Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS-Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS-International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - 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? - 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? - ANS-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment
of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - 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? - 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? - ANS-Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? -
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? - 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? - ANS-E11.622, L98.429,
Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - ANS-Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - ANS-Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANS-S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? -
ANS-Physician work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
