AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS [GRADED A+] ACTUAL 100%
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - ANS✔✔---
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? - ANS✔✔---Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS✔✔---Medicare administrative contractor
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANS✔✔--
-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS✔✔---Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS✔✔---Neuromuscular junction
, The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANS✔✔---An incision
made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
What is the definition of coding? - ANS✔✔---Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for
this condition is: - ANS✔✔---Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS✔✔---Thyrotoxicosis
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANS✔✔---The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as
secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS✔✔---L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck,
and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber
puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for
meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM
code is reported by the ED physician? - ANS✔✔---G03.9
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS✔✔---International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - ANS✔✔---Z51.11, C57.7
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical
exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and
automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a
thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug
screen for multiple drug classes was also collected (80100). What diagnosis code is
reported? - ANS✔✔---Z02.1
QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS [GRADED A+] ACTUAL 100%
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - ANS✔✔---
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? - ANS✔✔---Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS✔✔---Medicare administrative contractor
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANS✔✔--
-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS✔✔---Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS✔✔---Neuromuscular junction
, The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANS✔✔---An incision
made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
What is the definition of coding? - ANS✔✔---Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for
this condition is: - ANS✔✔---Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS✔✔---Thyrotoxicosis
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANS✔✔---The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as
secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS✔✔---L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck,
and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber
puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for
meningitis. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM
code is reported by the ED physician? - ANS✔✔---G03.9
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS✔✔---International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - ANS✔✔---Z51.11, C57.7
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical
exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and
automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a
thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug
screen for multiple drug classes was also collected (80100). What diagnosis code is
reported? - ANS✔✔---Z02.1
