AAPC CPC FINAL ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header
with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure
performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? -
CORRECT ANSWER Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
What codes are reported voluntarily to payers to provide
evidence-based performance-measure data? - CORRECT
ANSWER CPT Category II codes
CPT Category III codes are reimbursable at what level of
reimbursement? - CORRECT ANSWER Reimbursement, if any,
is determined by the payer
HCPCS stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Healthcare Common
Procedures Coding System
How many days does it take for CMS to implement HCPCS Level
II Temporary Codes that have been reported as added, changed,
or deleted? - CORRECT ANSWER 90
OPPS - CORRECT ANSWER C codes
Which statement is TRUE regarding the Instruction for use of the
CPT codebook? - CORRECT ANSWER select the name of the
, procedure or service that accurately identifies the service
performed.
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare
administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWER
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes
used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective
compliance plan? - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER
Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
CORRECT ANSWER An incision made into the perineum to
enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and
epididymis. The medical term for this condition is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER
International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
modification
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER Coding from the header
with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure
performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? -
CORRECT ANSWER Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
What codes are reported voluntarily to payers to provide
evidence-based performance-measure data? - CORRECT
ANSWER CPT Category II codes
CPT Category III codes are reimbursable at what level of
reimbursement? - CORRECT ANSWER Reimbursement, if any,
is determined by the payer
HCPCS stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Healthcare Common
Procedures Coding System
How many days does it take for CMS to implement HCPCS Level
II Temporary Codes that have been reported as added, changed,
or deleted? - CORRECT ANSWER 90
OPPS - CORRECT ANSWER C codes
Which statement is TRUE regarding the Instruction for use of the
CPT codebook? - CORRECT ANSWER select the name of the
, procedure or service that accurately identifies the service
performed.
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare
administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWER
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes
used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective
compliance plan? - CORRECT ANSWER 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWER
Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
CORRECT ANSWER An incision made into the perineum to
enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and
epididymis. The medical term for this condition is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER
International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
modification
