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AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2025
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500 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| AAPC CPC FINAL
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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
Which gland is located on the superior surface of the kidney? -
ANSWER - Adrenal gland
What is the function of the thyroid gland? - ANSWER - It secretes
hormones regulating body metabolism and blood calcium
Which of the following is true about the tympanic membrane? -
ANSWER - It separates the external ear from the middle ear
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Bone marrow harvesting is a procedure to obtain bone marrow from a
donor. Bone marrow collected from a close relative is: - ANSWER -
Allogenic
Removal of waste products from the blood is: - ANSWER -
Hemodialysis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANSWER -
Thyrotoxicosis
Who are the parties responsible for overseeing changes and
modifications to ICD - 9? - ANSWER - NCHS and CMS
What is the meaning of "provider "in the ICD - nine guidelines refer to?
- ANSWER - The physician
Category code 387, otosclerosis, includes what other disorder? -
ANSWER - Otospongiosis
What is an example of an injury that would be considered a superficial
injury? - ANSWER - Blister
When a patient has a condition that is both acute and chronic in their
separate entries for both, how is it reported? - ANSWER - Code both
sequencing the cute first
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When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical
note, what is used as a default type? - ANSWER - Type II
What type of fracture is considered Traumatic? - ANSWER - Compound
fracture
Under what circumstances would an external cause code be reported? -
ANSWER - Causes of injury, poisoning, and other adverse effects
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - ANSWER - Chronic
kidney disease
Per CPT guidelines, what should professional coder seek out first when
preparing to code an operative report/physician note? - ANSWER -
Procedure or service
What are services provided in the home by an agency considered? -
ANSWER - Nonfacility
A covered entity may obtain consent of the individual to use or disclose
protected health information to carry out all but what of the following? -
ANSWER - For public use
Healthcare providers are responsible for developing ____ and policies
and procedures regarding privacy in their practices. - ANSWER -
Notices of privacy practices
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Which provider is not a mid-level provider? - ANSWER -
Anesthesiologist
According to AAPC's code of ethics, a member shall use only ____ and
____ means in all professional dealings. - ANSWER - Legal and ethical
What does MRSA stand for? - ANSWER - Methicillin resistant
staphylococcus aureus
What chapter contains codes for diseases and disorders of the nails? -
ANSWER - Chapter 12: diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What three components are considered when relative value units are
established? - ANSWER - Physician work, practice expense, malpractice
insurance
CPT category III codes are reimbursable at what level of
reimbursement? - ANSWER - Reimbursement, if any, is determined by
the payer
HCPCS level II include code ranges which consist of what type of
codes? - ANSWER - Permanent national codes, miscellaneous codes,
dental codes, and temporary national codes
A virus is identified by observing growth patterns on a culture media.
What is the type of identification called? - ANSWER - Presumptive
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AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM PREP NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE
500 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| AAPC CPC FINAL
EXAM| BRAND NEW!!
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
Which gland is located on the superior surface of the kidney? -
ANSWER - Adrenal gland
What is the function of the thyroid gland? - ANSWER - It secretes
hormones regulating body metabolism and blood calcium
Which of the following is true about the tympanic membrane? -
ANSWER - It separates the external ear from the middle ear
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,2|Page
Bone marrow harvesting is a procedure to obtain bone marrow from a
donor. Bone marrow collected from a close relative is: - ANSWER -
Allogenic
Removal of waste products from the blood is: - ANSWER -
Hemodialysis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANSWER -
Thyrotoxicosis
Who are the parties responsible for overseeing changes and
modifications to ICD - 9? - ANSWER - NCHS and CMS
What is the meaning of "provider "in the ICD - nine guidelines refer to?
- ANSWER - The physician
Category code 387, otosclerosis, includes what other disorder? -
ANSWER - Otospongiosis
What is an example of an injury that would be considered a superficial
injury? - ANSWER - Blister
When a patient has a condition that is both acute and chronic in their
separate entries for both, how is it reported? - ANSWER - Code both
sequencing the cute first
pg. 2
,3|Page
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical
note, what is used as a default type? - ANSWER - Type II
What type of fracture is considered Traumatic? - ANSWER - Compound
fracture
Under what circumstances would an external cause code be reported? -
ANSWER - Causes of injury, poisoning, and other adverse effects
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - ANSWER - Chronic
kidney disease
Per CPT guidelines, what should professional coder seek out first when
preparing to code an operative report/physician note? - ANSWER -
Procedure or service
What are services provided in the home by an agency considered? -
ANSWER - Nonfacility
A covered entity may obtain consent of the individual to use or disclose
protected health information to carry out all but what of the following? -
ANSWER - For public use
Healthcare providers are responsible for developing ____ and policies
and procedures regarding privacy in their practices. - ANSWER -
Notices of privacy practices
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Which provider is not a mid-level provider? - ANSWER -
Anesthesiologist
According to AAPC's code of ethics, a member shall use only ____ and
____ means in all professional dealings. - ANSWER - Legal and ethical
What does MRSA stand for? - ANSWER - Methicillin resistant
staphylococcus aureus
What chapter contains codes for diseases and disorders of the nails? -
ANSWER - Chapter 12: diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What three components are considered when relative value units are
established? - ANSWER - Physician work, practice expense, malpractice
insurance
CPT category III codes are reimbursable at what level of
reimbursement? - ANSWER - Reimbursement, if any, is determined by
the payer
HCPCS level II include code ranges which consist of what type of
codes? - ANSWER - Permanent national codes, miscellaneous codes,
dental codes, and temporary national codes
A virus is identified by observing growth patterns on a culture media.
What is the type of identification called? - ANSWER - Presumptive
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