AAPC CPC CERTIFICATION TEST BANK Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which place of service code is reported on the physician's claim for a surgical procedure
performed in an ASC?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 11.
Answer: C. 24 Place of service codes are two digit numerical codes that define the location where services
are performed and reported on the CMS-1500 form. A complete chart of Place-Of-Service codes is found on
the first page in CPT® codebook. A service provided in an ASC is reported with POS code 24.
Question 2: Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are published to give providers information on
which of the following?
A. Information on modifier use with procedure codes
B. CPT® codes that are bundled
C. Fee schedule information listed by CPT® code
D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service.
Answer: D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service Local Coverage
Determinations (LCD) are Medicare Administrative Contractor rules indicating whether or not a particular
item or service is covered. Most LCDs also provide a list of diagnosis codes for which a procedure may be
covered; however, because other issues factor into payment, coverage is not guaranteed. Modifier
guidelines and fee schedule information is included in the annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is used to know what CPT® codes are bundled.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/DeterminationProcess/LCDs.h tml
Question 3: When a person has labyrinthitis what has the inflammation?
A. Inner ear
B. Brain
C. Conjunctiva
D. Spine.
Answer: A. Inner ear Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear which can cause vertigo and
vomiting. In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Labyrinthitis and you will see next to the term
inner ear in parenthesis.
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which place of service code is reported on the physician's claim for a surgical procedure
performed in an ASC?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 11.
Answer: C. 24 Place of service codes are two digit numerical codes that define the location where services
are performed and reported on the CMS-1500 form. A complete chart of Place-Of-Service codes is found on
the first page in CPT® codebook. A service provided in an ASC is reported with POS code 24.
Question 2: Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are published to give providers information on
which of the following?
A. Information on modifier use with procedure codes
B. CPT® codes that are bundled
C. Fee schedule information listed by CPT® code
D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service.
Answer: D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service Local Coverage
Determinations (LCD) are Medicare Administrative Contractor rules indicating whether or not a particular
item or service is covered. Most LCDs also provide a list of diagnosis codes for which a procedure may be
covered; however, because other issues factor into payment, coverage is not guaranteed. Modifier
guidelines and fee schedule information is included in the annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is used to know what CPT® codes are bundled.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/DeterminationProcess/LCDs.h tml
Question 3: When a person has labyrinthitis what has the inflammation?
A. Inner ear
B. Brain
C. Conjunctiva
D. Spine.
Answer: A. Inner ear Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear which can cause vertigo and
vomiting. In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Labyrinthitis and you will see next to the term
inner ear in parenthesis.
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