Certified Professional Coder Coding Test Questions and Answers

Certified Professional Coder Coding Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What are systems
Correct Answer
a group of rogans working together to perform a complex body function



Question 2
What must be done BEFORE the patient signs the ABN
Correct Answer
1. ABN must be verbally recived with beneficiary or his/her represenative
2. Any questions raised during that review must be answered



Question 3
Define Metacarpal
Correct Answer
Bones of hand



Question 4
Subcutaneous tissue is mostly composed of
Correct Answer
fatty or adipose tissue plue some areolar tissue



Question 5
What is HIPAA
Correct Answer
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996




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,Question 6
What is the definition of O of SOAP
Correct Answer
objective-The provider assesses and documents the patient's illness using
observation, palpation, auscultation and percussion. Test and other services
performed may be documented here as well



Question 7
What does ABN protect

Correct Answer
The provider's financial interest by creating a paper trail that CMS requires before a
provider can bill the patient for payment if Medicare denies coverage for the stated
service or procedure



Question 8
What is the difference between Covered and Non-covered items
Correct Answer
1. Covered items-services and procedures are covered only when linked to
designated, approved diagnosis
2. Non-covered items are deemed "not reasonable or necessary



Question 9
Define Subcutaneous
Correct Answer
Pertaining to below the skin



Question 10
Commerical carriers are considered what

Correct Answer
Private payers that offer both group and individual plans.




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,Question 11
what is another name for the nail bed
Correct Answer
sterile matrix



Question 12
what is stratum reticulare composed of
Correct Answer
thick layer of dense, irregular connective tissue



Question 13
Medical record chronologically
Correct Answer
documents patient care to assist in continuity of care between providers, facilitate
claims review and payment



Question 14
What are the 3 types of joints
Correct Answer
1. fibrous
2. cartilaginous
3. Synovial



Question 15
Define Iliac
Correct Answer
Pertaining to the ilium




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, Question 16
How many Act are under HIPPA
Correct Answer
5



Question 17
What does Posterior or Dorsal mean
Correct Answer
toward the back of the body



Question 18
What are 4 types of tissue and what do they do
Correct Answer
1. Muscle tissue- produces movement
2. Nerve tissue- conducts impluses to and from the brain
3. Connective tissue - connects and supports various body structures: Adipose (fat)
and osseous (bone)
4. Epithelial tissue- found in the skin, lining of the blood vessels, respiratory,
intestinal, urinary tracts, and other body systems



Question 19
What does Inferior (caudal) mean
Correct Answer
below; toward the lower end of the spine



Question 20
what does synovial membrane do
Correct Answer
1. secrete synovial fluid into the joint cavity
2. lubricates the ends of of bones so they move freely




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