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CPC Practice Exam 3 (2025) – COMPLETE
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1.
A 66-year-old male presents for a follow-up colonoscopy due to a previous finding
of adenomatous polyps. During the procedure, two new polyps are removed using
cold biopsy forceps and snare technique. What CPT code(s) are reported?
A. 45385
B. 45380, 45385
C. 45384
D. 45378
Answer: B. 45380, 45385
Explanation: Multiple techniques used on separate polyps during a colonoscopy
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require reporting both CPT codes, unless bundled. Since cold biopsy and snare
techniques were used on distinct lesions, both 45380 and 45385 are reported.
2.
A 42-year-old female with recurrent migraines undergoes a CT scan of the brain
without contrast. Her physician orders the test due to worsening symptoms. Which
is the correct CPT and ICD-10-CM code combination?
A. 70450, G43.909
B. 70460, R51.9
C. 70551, G43.119
D. 70470, G44.1
Answer: A. 70450, G43.909
Explanation: CPT 70450 represents a CT of the head without contrast. G43.909 is
for unspecified migraine without aura, not intractable. This reflects the recurrent
but nonspecific migraine symptoms.
3.
A surgeon performs an open cholecystectomy with intraoperative cholangiography.
What codes and modifier(s) should be used to capture the services rendered?
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A. 47562
B. 47564
C. 47562, 74300
D. 47564, 74300-26
Answer: D. 47564, 74300-26
Explanation: 47564 covers cholecystectomy with cholangiography. 74300-26
reports the professional component of interpreting the cholangiography. Modifier -
26 is essential to specify professional interpretation only.
4.
A patient undergoes destruction of two malignant skin lesions—one on the cheek
(1.0 cm) and another on the arm (0.5 cm)—via cryosurgery. Which CPT codes
apply?
A. 17272, 17262
B. 17271, 17260
C. 17282, 17262
D. 17273, 17261
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Answer: C. 17282, 17262
Explanation: Destruction of malignant skin lesions by anatomical site and size is
coded with 17282 (face, <0.5 cm–1.0 cm) and 17262 (arm, <0.5 cm).
5.
A 10-year-old is brought to the emergency department for a simple laceration
repair to the forehead (2.6 cm). What is the correct CPT code?
A. 12011
B. 12002
C. 12013
D. 12001
Answer: B. 12002
Explanation: Code 12002 is for simple repair of superficial wounds 2.6 cm to 7.5
cm on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes.
6.
A patient receives a trigger point injection into three muscle groups in the neck and
back. The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. Which code should be
reported?
CPC Practice Exam 3 (2025) – COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <BRAND
NEW VERSION>
1.
A 66-year-old male presents for a follow-up colonoscopy due to a previous finding
of adenomatous polyps. During the procedure, two new polyps are removed using
cold biopsy forceps and snare technique. What CPT code(s) are reported?
A. 45385
B. 45380, 45385
C. 45384
D. 45378
Answer: B. 45380, 45385
Explanation: Multiple techniques used on separate polyps during a colonoscopy
, 2
require reporting both CPT codes, unless bundled. Since cold biopsy and snare
techniques were used on distinct lesions, both 45380 and 45385 are reported.
2.
A 42-year-old female with recurrent migraines undergoes a CT scan of the brain
without contrast. Her physician orders the test due to worsening symptoms. Which
is the correct CPT and ICD-10-CM code combination?
A. 70450, G43.909
B. 70460, R51.9
C. 70551, G43.119
D. 70470, G44.1
Answer: A. 70450, G43.909
Explanation: CPT 70450 represents a CT of the head without contrast. G43.909 is
for unspecified migraine without aura, not intractable. This reflects the recurrent
but nonspecific migraine symptoms.
3.
A surgeon performs an open cholecystectomy with intraoperative cholangiography.
What codes and modifier(s) should be used to capture the services rendered?
, 3
A. 47562
B. 47564
C. 47562, 74300
D. 47564, 74300-26
Answer: D. 47564, 74300-26
Explanation: 47564 covers cholecystectomy with cholangiography. 74300-26
reports the professional component of interpreting the cholangiography. Modifier -
26 is essential to specify professional interpretation only.
4.
A patient undergoes destruction of two malignant skin lesions—one on the cheek
(1.0 cm) and another on the arm (0.5 cm)—via cryosurgery. Which CPT codes
apply?
A. 17272, 17262
B. 17271, 17260
C. 17282, 17262
D. 17273, 17261
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Answer: C. 17282, 17262
Explanation: Destruction of malignant skin lesions by anatomical site and size is
coded with 17282 (face, <0.5 cm–1.0 cm) and 17262 (arm, <0.5 cm).
5.
A 10-year-old is brought to the emergency department for a simple laceration
repair to the forehead (2.6 cm). What is the correct CPT code?
A. 12011
B. 12002
C. 12013
D. 12001
Answer: B. 12002
Explanation: Code 12002 is for simple repair of superficial wounds 2.6 cm to 7.5
cm on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes.
6.
A patient receives a trigger point injection into three muscle groups in the neck and
back. The procedure is performed under sterile conditions. Which code should be
reported?
