AAPC CPC Exams Questions with Complete Solutions 2023

AAPC CPC Exams Questions with Complete Solutions 2023/2024 HIV Can only be coded if confirmed case true or false? - correct ansTrue, you can only code HIV if case is confirmed Does confirmation of HIV require documentation of positive serology or culture? - correct ansNo, the providers diagnostic statement that the patient is HIV Positive or has and HIV related illness is sufficient. Proper sequencing for HIV depends on what? - correct ansThe reason for the admission or encounter. If a patient is admitted for an HIV related condition what is coded first? - correct ansB20, HIV followed by additional diagnosis codes for all reported HIV related conditions. What conditions are always considered HIV related conditions? - correct ansKaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma, pneumocystis cabrini pneumonia, cryptococcal meningitis, and cytomegalovirus disease. These conditions are consider opportunistic infections. What is coded first with HIV disease admitted for unrelated condition such as fracture? - correct ansThe code for the unrelated condition would be first, and then B20, and any additional dx codes for all reported HIV related conditions. Code Z21 Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus infection status is applied when? - correct ansPatient is HIV positive, but does not have any documented symptoms