2026 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALE
AGRADE||2026 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM
When do you code acute respiratory failure as a secondary diagnosis? -
AnswerWhen it occurs after admission
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical
note, what is used as the default type? - AnswerType 2
If a patient uses insulin, what type of diabetic does it mean the patient
is? - AnswerThe use of insulin doesn't specify the patient is a certain
type of diabetic
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? - AnswerCoding 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? - AnswerMedicare
administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - AnswerMedicare administrative contractor
,What is the definition of coding? - AnswerTranslating documentation
into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? - Answer7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - AnswerActs as a
gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - AnswerNeuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
AnswerAn 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: - AnswerOrchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: -
AnswerThyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - AnswerInternational classification of
diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
AnswerThe 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? - AnswerL50.9
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? -
AnswerG03.9
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALE
AGRADE||2026 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM
When do you code acute respiratory failure as a secondary diagnosis? -
AnswerWhen it occurs after admission
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical
note, what is used as the default type? - AnswerType 2
If a patient uses insulin, what type of diabetic does it mean the patient
is? - AnswerThe use of insulin doesn't specify the patient is a certain
type of diabetic
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? - AnswerCoding 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? - AnswerMedicare
administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - AnswerMedicare administrative contractor
,What is the definition of coding? - AnswerTranslating documentation
into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? - Answer7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - AnswerActs as a
gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - AnswerNeuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
AnswerAn 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: - AnswerOrchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: -
AnswerThyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - AnswerInternational classification of
diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
AnswerThe 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? - AnswerL50.9
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? -
AnswerG03.9
