AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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)
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.
,AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
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, AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
correct 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? - - -
correct 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? - - -
correct answer ✅G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is
receiving her first treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis
codes are reported? - - -
correct 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
ANSWERS
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)
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.
,AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? -
--
, AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
correct 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? - - -
correct 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? - - -
correct answer ✅G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is
receiving her first treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis
codes are reported? - - -
correct 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
