Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Exam Preparation Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Exam Preparation Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A patient is admitted for acute appendicitis without perforation. Which ICD-10-CM code is

appropriate?

A. K35.2

B. K35.8


✔✔C. K35.30


D. K35.20




A patient undergoes laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which CPT code category applies?

A. 47500 series


✔✔B. 47562


C. 47600

D. 47610




A patient presents with type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy. Which ICD-10-CM code

combination is correct?

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,✔✔A. E11.40


B. E11.9

C. E11.65

D. E11.21




A patient receives an intramuscular injection of influenza vaccine. Which CPT code applies?

A. 90686


✔✔B. 90688


C. 90471

D. 90472




Which ICD-10-PCS root operation is used for removing a kidney?

A. Excision

B. Resection


✔✔C. Detachment


D. Extraction




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,A patient is admitted for pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Which ICD-10-CM code

applies?

A. J18.9


✔✔B. J13


C. J15.9

D. J12.9




During a procedure, the surgeon performs a repair of a lacerated liver. Which ICD-10-PCS root

operation is correct?

A. Excision


✔✔B. Repair


C. Resection

D. Fusion




A patient undergoes total hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. Which ICD-10-PCS body part

applies?

A. Femur


✔✔B. Hip joint


C. Pelvis

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, D. Knee joint




Which CPT code is used for a standard E/M office visit for an established patient?

A. 99201


✔✔B. 99213


C. 99215

D. 99205




A patient receives a blood transfusion for anemia. Which ICD-10-PCS root operation is used?

A. Excision


✔✔B. Transfusion


C. Administration

D. Replacement




A patient presents with acute myocardial infarction of the anterior wall. Which ICD-10-CM code

is correct?


✔✔A. I21.09


B. I21.3


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