CPC Mock Exam 3| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 | LATEST
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Terms in this set (100)
What codes would E/M codes for E/M services, clinical pathology consults when no
pathologists utilize for patient encounter
consultations?
Z51.11, C79.82, Z85.3
Patient presents with
Since the chief reason for the encounter is chemotherapy, a Z
malignant neoplasm of the
code, specifically Z51.11 is required. The documentation
breast with metastasis to the
states that the malignant neoplasm is no longer present;
uterus. Primary site has
therefore, the metastatic uterine site is the treatment site,
been treated and is no
which is assigned a secondary neoplasm code. Secondary
longer present. Patient
neoplasm codes begin with the C77 series through C99
presents for chemotherapy.
series; therefore, the code C79.82 would be listed second,
followed by a code for personal history of malignant
breast neoplasm, a Z code as well, Z85.3.
Procedure Performed: 33227
Pacemaker replacement due Old pacemaker (pulse generator) removed and replaced, and
to generator end of life. assigned 33227 as single lead only.
Incision made over prior
incision, capsule opened,
and pacemaker delivered
out of pocket. Lead checked
and found to be adequate.
New pacemaker readied and
old pacemaker disconnected
and replaced with new
SESR01 pulse generator,
serial number YS1234.
15275
At the site of a previously An Apligraf skin graft was applied, which codes to a skin
excised ulcer of the second substitute graft. Since the size is not specified, CPT code
MPJ joint, an Apligraf skin graft 15275 for skin substitute graft, 25 sq cm or less, hands,
was prepared, cut and digits, is assigned. The remaining selections are for full
sutured into place. thickness skin grafts, or autografts, while the scenario
, specifies that a skin substitute was utilized.
99211
Patient arrives for a blood Since an evaluation and management service was
pressure check only by the performed, a CPT code is assigned from the established
nurse with a physician order on office/outpatient services section. Evaluation and
file. management services that do not require the presence of
the physician are assigned 99211.
, A patient is admitted to the 47562
hospital for chronic
cholecystitis for which a
laparoscopic
cholecystectomy will be
performed. A transverse
infraumbilical incision was
made sharply dissecting to the
subcutaneous tissue down to
the fascia using access under
direct vision with a Vesi- Port,
and a scope was placed into
the abdomen. Three other
ports were inserted under
direct vision. The fundus of
the gallbladder was grasped
through the lateral port,
where multiple adhesions to
the gallbladder were taken
down sharply and bluntly:
The gallbladder appeared
chronically inflamed.
Dissection was carried out to
the right of this, identifying a
small cystic duct and artery,
was clipped twice
proximally, once distally and
transected. The gallbladder
was then taken down from
the bed using
electrocautery, delivering it
into an endobag and removing
it from the abdominal cavity
with the umbilical port.
When the repair of a Fracture repair only
fracture also necessitates the
application of a cast, what
services are reportable?
An otherwise healthy 22- 49521-50-53
year-old patient was Repair of a recurrent, incarcerated bilateral inguinal hernia
scheduled for repair of an was attempted, however, not completed due to the patient's
incarcerated bilateral condition; therefore, code 49521 needs modifier
-53 appended, as well as modifier -50 as procedure was attempted
UPDATE
Terms in this set (100)
What codes would E/M codes for E/M services, clinical pathology consults when no
pathologists utilize for patient encounter
consultations?
Z51.11, C79.82, Z85.3
Patient presents with
Since the chief reason for the encounter is chemotherapy, a Z
malignant neoplasm of the
code, specifically Z51.11 is required. The documentation
breast with metastasis to the
states that the malignant neoplasm is no longer present;
uterus. Primary site has
therefore, the metastatic uterine site is the treatment site,
been treated and is no
which is assigned a secondary neoplasm code. Secondary
longer present. Patient
neoplasm codes begin with the C77 series through C99
presents for chemotherapy.
series; therefore, the code C79.82 would be listed second,
followed by a code for personal history of malignant
breast neoplasm, a Z code as well, Z85.3.
Procedure Performed: 33227
Pacemaker replacement due Old pacemaker (pulse generator) removed and replaced, and
to generator end of life. assigned 33227 as single lead only.
Incision made over prior
incision, capsule opened,
and pacemaker delivered
out of pocket. Lead checked
and found to be adequate.
New pacemaker readied and
old pacemaker disconnected
and replaced with new
SESR01 pulse generator,
serial number YS1234.
15275
At the site of a previously An Apligraf skin graft was applied, which codes to a skin
excised ulcer of the second substitute graft. Since the size is not specified, CPT code
MPJ joint, an Apligraf skin graft 15275 for skin substitute graft, 25 sq cm or less, hands,
was prepared, cut and digits, is assigned. The remaining selections are for full
sutured into place. thickness skin grafts, or autografts, while the scenario
, specifies that a skin substitute was utilized.
99211
Patient arrives for a blood Since an evaluation and management service was
pressure check only by the performed, a CPT code is assigned from the established
nurse with a physician order on office/outpatient services section. Evaluation and
file. management services that do not require the presence of
the physician are assigned 99211.
, A patient is admitted to the 47562
hospital for chronic
cholecystitis for which a
laparoscopic
cholecystectomy will be
performed. A transverse
infraumbilical incision was
made sharply dissecting to the
subcutaneous tissue down to
the fascia using access under
direct vision with a Vesi- Port,
and a scope was placed into
the abdomen. Three other
ports were inserted under
direct vision. The fundus of
the gallbladder was grasped
through the lateral port,
where multiple adhesions to
the gallbladder were taken
down sharply and bluntly:
The gallbladder appeared
chronically inflamed.
Dissection was carried out to
the right of this, identifying a
small cystic duct and artery,
was clipped twice
proximally, once distally and
transected. The gallbladder
was then taken down from
the bed using
electrocautery, delivering it
into an endobag and removing
it from the abdominal cavity
with the umbilical port.
When the repair of a Fracture repair only
fracture also necessitates the
application of a cast, what
services are reportable?
An otherwise healthy 22- 49521-50-53
year-old patient was Repair of a recurrent, incarcerated bilateral inguinal hernia
scheduled for repair of an was attempted, however, not completed due to the patient's
incarcerated bilateral condition; therefore, code 49521 needs modifier
-53 appended, as well as modifier -50 as procedure was attempted
