AAPC CRC PRACTICE EXAM 1 questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which provider is NOT an approved provider for diagnosis code capture under the HCC model?
A. LCSW
B. CRNA
C. Podiatrist
D. Registered nurse
- correct answer D. Registered nurse
Which element would NOT be taken into consideration for predictive modeling in risk adjustment?
A. The number of years a patient has been covered under Medicare Advantage
B. Gender
C. Procedure codes
D. Place of service
- correct answer A. The number of years a patient has been covered under Medicare Advantage
Which medical record(s) can be submitted for HCC validation?
I. Physician office progress note
II. Outpatient Hospital
III. Critical Access Hospital
IV. Laboratory test results
V. Diagnostic X-rays
A. I, II, and III
B. IV
, C. I, II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, IV, and V
- correct answer A. I, II, and III
Which statement is coded as a history of condition?
A. Patient presents with a history of colon cancer. He is currently getting chemotherapy administered by
his oncologist.
B. Patient has a history of osteoarthritis currently taking celebrex.
C. Patient presents with CHF complaining of shortness of breath.
D. Patient has a history of breast cancer and sees her oncologist routinely.
- correct answer D. Patient has a history of breast cancer and sees her oncologist routinely.
Which of the following general statements is NOT TRUE regarding Risk Adjustment practices and Star
Quality Ratings?
A. Health Care Plans with Four Star Quality Ratings can still improve their STARS score because the
highest rating is a Five
B. From a data discovery perspective, risk adjustment and quality measures are inseparable
C. Prospective members can review Medicare Advantage plans' Star Quality rating prior to enrollment
D. Quality Measures like Star Ratings and HEDIS have no correlation with the medical record information
that is collected in support of risk adjustment
- correct answer B. From a data discovery perspective, risk adjustment and quality measures are
inseparable
Which risk adjustment model is used by Medicaid programs?
A. HCC
B. CDPS
C. ZIPC
D. MIPS
- correct answer B. CDPS
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which provider is NOT an approved provider for diagnosis code capture under the HCC model?
A. LCSW
B. CRNA
C. Podiatrist
D. Registered nurse
- correct answer D. Registered nurse
Which element would NOT be taken into consideration for predictive modeling in risk adjustment?
A. The number of years a patient has been covered under Medicare Advantage
B. Gender
C. Procedure codes
D. Place of service
- correct answer A. The number of years a patient has been covered under Medicare Advantage
Which medical record(s) can be submitted for HCC validation?
I. Physician office progress note
II. Outpatient Hospital
III. Critical Access Hospital
IV. Laboratory test results
V. Diagnostic X-rays
A. I, II, and III
B. IV
, C. I, II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, IV, and V
- correct answer A. I, II, and III
Which statement is coded as a history of condition?
A. Patient presents with a history of colon cancer. He is currently getting chemotherapy administered by
his oncologist.
B. Patient has a history of osteoarthritis currently taking celebrex.
C. Patient presents with CHF complaining of shortness of breath.
D. Patient has a history of breast cancer and sees her oncologist routinely.
- correct answer D. Patient has a history of breast cancer and sees her oncologist routinely.
Which of the following general statements is NOT TRUE regarding Risk Adjustment practices and Star
Quality Ratings?
A. Health Care Plans with Four Star Quality Ratings can still improve their STARS score because the
highest rating is a Five
B. From a data discovery perspective, risk adjustment and quality measures are inseparable
C. Prospective members can review Medicare Advantage plans' Star Quality rating prior to enrollment
D. Quality Measures like Star Ratings and HEDIS have no correlation with the medical record information
that is collected in support of risk adjustment
- correct answer B. From a data discovery perspective, risk adjustment and quality measures are
inseparable
Which risk adjustment model is used by Medicaid programs?
A. HCC
B. CDPS
C. ZIPC
D. MIPS
- correct answer B. CDPS
