CPC Practice Exam Questions and Answers
(2023 – 2024) With Complete Solution
When a patient has a blood test for HIV that is inconclusive, what ICD-10-CM code is assigned
a. Z21
b. R75
c. B20
d. Z11.4 - b. R75
What does MRSA stand for
a. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
b. Methicillin Resistant Streptococcus Aureus
c. Moderate Resistance Susceptible Aureus
d. Mild Resistance Streptococcus Aureus - a. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
What does the fourth character in diabetes mellitus diabetes codes indicate?
a. The condition as controlled or uncontrolled
b. Any complication associated with diabetes
c. Type of diabetes (type 1, or Type 2, secondary)
d. If the diabetes is primary or secondary diabetes - b. Any complication associated with diabetes
When do you code acute respiratory failure as a secondary diagnosis
a. the patient has any other condition at the same time
b. When it is determined to be the cause of the shortness of breath
, c. Acute respiratory failure is always listed first
d. When it occurs after admission - d. When it occurs after admission
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used as the
default type
a. Type 2
b. Type 1
c. Can be type 1 or 2
d. Secondary diabetes - a. Type 2
When is it appropriate to use history of malignancy, from category Z85
a. once the malignancy is removed form that site but the patient is still receiving chemotherapy
b. When the patient cancels treatment for that site
c. It has been excised, no evidence of any existing primary malignancy, and there is not further
treatment directed to the site
d. when 5 years has passed after surgery - c. It has been excised, no evidence of any existing primary
malignancy, and there is not further treatment directed to the site
If a patient uses insulin, what type of diabetic does it mean the patient is
a. secondary diabetes
b. type 2
c. type 1
d. the use of insulin does not specify the patient is a certain type of diabetic - d. the use of insulin
does not specify the patient is a certain type of diabetic
Pneumonia due to adenovirus. What ICD-1-CM code is reported
a. B34.0
(2023 – 2024) With Complete Solution
When a patient has a blood test for HIV that is inconclusive, what ICD-10-CM code is assigned
a. Z21
b. R75
c. B20
d. Z11.4 - b. R75
What does MRSA stand for
a. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
b. Methicillin Resistant Streptococcus Aureus
c. Moderate Resistance Susceptible Aureus
d. Mild Resistance Streptococcus Aureus - a. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
What does the fourth character in diabetes mellitus diabetes codes indicate?
a. The condition as controlled or uncontrolled
b. Any complication associated with diabetes
c. Type of diabetes (type 1, or Type 2, secondary)
d. If the diabetes is primary or secondary diabetes - b. Any complication associated with diabetes
When do you code acute respiratory failure as a secondary diagnosis
a. the patient has any other condition at the same time
b. When it is determined to be the cause of the shortness of breath
, c. Acute respiratory failure is always listed first
d. When it occurs after admission - d. When it occurs after admission
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used as the
default type
a. Type 2
b. Type 1
c. Can be type 1 or 2
d. Secondary diabetes - a. Type 2
When is it appropriate to use history of malignancy, from category Z85
a. once the malignancy is removed form that site but the patient is still receiving chemotherapy
b. When the patient cancels treatment for that site
c. It has been excised, no evidence of any existing primary malignancy, and there is not further
treatment directed to the site
d. when 5 years has passed after surgery - c. It has been excised, no evidence of any existing primary
malignancy, and there is not further treatment directed to the site
If a patient uses insulin, what type of diabetic does it mean the patient is
a. secondary diabetes
b. type 2
c. type 1
d. the use of insulin does not specify the patient is a certain type of diabetic - d. the use of insulin
does not specify the patient is a certain type of diabetic
Pneumonia due to adenovirus. What ICD-1-CM code is reported
a. B34.0
