AAPC CPC Exam Update 2024 AAPC CPC
Final Exam Latest 2024-2025 Questions
and Correct Answers Rated A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? -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? -ANSWER-
Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? -ANSWER-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? -ANSWER-Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? -ANSWER-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? -ANSWER-Acts
as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? -ANSWER-Neuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
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: -ANSWER-Orchiepididymitis
,A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: -ANSWER-
Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? -ANSWER-International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving
her first treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are
reported? -ANSWER-Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness.
Unfortunately his etiology is unknown and to help delineate the
diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle
biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? -ANSWER-M62.81
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? -ANSWER-Z02.1
, What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual
abuser of cannabis? -ANSWER-F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe
a patient that has heart disease due to malignant hypertension with
left heart failure? -ANSWER-I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back.
He has had diabetes for many years and is on insulin. The physician
determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What ICD 10 CM
code are reported? -ANSWER-E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? -ANSWER-Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? -ANSWER-Chronic
kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter.
What ICD 10 CM code is reported? -ANSWER-T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a
MVA that lost control on the highway and hit a guardrail? -ANSWER-
Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal
delivery with a postpartum breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should
be reported? -ANSWER-O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found
unconscious. Information from family members indicated that the
patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount of LSD (a
hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? -ANSWER-
T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three
months ago in an accident. She now presents with a non-union of the
Final Exam Latest 2024-2025 Questions
and Correct Answers Rated A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be
recommended? -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? -ANSWER-
Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? -ANSWER-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? -ANSWER-Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? -ANSWER-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? -ANSWER-Acts
as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? -ANSWER-Neuromuscular
junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? -
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: -ANSWER-Orchiepididymitis
,A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: -ANSWER-
Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? -ANSWER-International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving
her first treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are
reported? -ANSWER-Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness.
Unfortunately his etiology is unknown and to help delineate the
diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle
biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? -ANSWER-M62.81
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? -ANSWER-Z02.1
, What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual
abuser of cannabis? -ANSWER-F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe
a patient that has heart disease due to malignant hypertension with
left heart failure? -ANSWER-I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back.
He has had diabetes for many years and is on insulin. The physician
determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What ICD 10 CM
code are reported? -ANSWER-E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? -ANSWER-Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? -ANSWER-Chronic
kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter.
What ICD 10 CM code is reported? -ANSWER-T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a
MVA that lost control on the highway and hit a guardrail? -ANSWER-
Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal
delivery with a postpartum breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should
be reported? -ANSWER-O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found
unconscious. Information from family members indicated that the
patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount of LSD (a
hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? -ANSWER-
T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three
months ago in an accident. She now presents with a non-union of the
