AAPC INS Questions with Correct Answers

Many coding professionals go on to find work as: CORRECT ANSWER Consultant A medical record contains information on all but what areas? CORRECT ANSWER Financial records Technicians who specialize in coding are called: CORRECT ANSWER Coding specialists EHR stands for: CORRECT ANSWER Electronic health record What type of provider goes through approximately 26.5 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? CORRECT ANSWER Physician Assistant (PA) The Medicare program is made up of several parts. Which part is most significant to coders working in physician offices and covers physician fees without the use of a private insurer? CORRECT ANSWER Part B The Medicare program is made up of several parts. Which part is affected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' - hierarchal condition categories (CMS-HCC)? CORRECT ANSWER Part C What does CMS-HCC stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Hierarchal Condition Category When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended? CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header without reading the body of the report Outpatient coders focus on learning which coding manuals? CORRECT ANSWER CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2