AAPC CPC test | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW UPDATE|PASS GUARANTEE|GRADED A+

AAPC CPC test | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW 2026-2027 UPDATE|PASS
GUARANTEE|GRADED A+


Question 1

Many coding professionals go on to find work as:

a. Accountants

c. Medical Assistants

b. Consultants

d. Financial Planners
CORRECT ANSWER

b. Consultants




Question 2

If an NCD does not exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare
patient, who determines coverage?

a. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) guidelines

b. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

c. Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)

d. The physician providing the service

CORRECT ANSWER

c. Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)




Question 3

What is the purpose of National Coverage Determinations?


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, a. To notify beneficiaries of non-covered services.

b. To provide payment options to physicians.

c. To explain CMS policies on when Medicare will pay for items or services.

d. To set standards for all payers on coverage items.

CORRECT ANSWER

c. To explain CMS policies on when Medicare will pay for items or services.




Question 4

What does the abbreviation MAC stand for?

a. Medicaid Alert Contractor

b. Medicare Administrative Contractor

c. Medicare Advisory Contractor

d. Medicaid Administrative Contractor

CORRECT ANSWER

b. Medicare Administrative Contractor




Question 5

Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom?

a. Each regional MAC

c. LMRPs

b. NCDs

d. State Law

CORRECT ANSWER

a. Each regional MAC




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