AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE.
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AAPC Final
Question 1
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
What does CMS-HCC stand for?
Select one:
a. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
b. County Mandated Services – Heightened Control Center
c. Country Mandated Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
d. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hierarchal Condition Category
The correct answer is: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hierarchal Condition Category
Question 2
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
Evaluation and management services are often provided in a standard format such as SOAP notes. What does the acronym SOAP
stand for?
Select one:
a. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
b. Scope, Observation, Action, Plan
,AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
c. Standard, Objective, Activity, Period
d. Source, Opinion, Advice, Provider
The correct answer is: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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,AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
What is the definition of medical coding?
Select one:
a. Deciphering explanation of benefits provided by an insurance carrier.
b. Translating documentation into software compatible notes.
c. Translating services a provider performs into documentation.
d. Translating documentation into numerical/alphanumerical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
The correct answer is: Translating documentation into numerical/alphanumerical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
Question 4
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
Which of the following choices is NOT a benefit of an active compliance plan?
Select one:
a. Increases accuracy of provider documentation.
b. Eliminates risk of an audit.
c. Fewer billing mistakes.
d. Faster, more accurate payment of claims.
The correct answer is: Eliminates risk of an audit.
Question 5
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended?
Select one:
a. Starting with the procedure listed.
b. Reading the body of the report.
c. Highlighting unfamiliar words.
d. Coding from the header without reading the body of the report.
The correct answer is: Coding from the header without reading the body of the report.
AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE.
GRADED A+. WITH QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2025/2026
UPDATE
AAPC Final
Question 1
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
What does CMS-HCC stand for?
Select one:
a. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
b. County Mandated Services – Heightened Control Center
c. Country Mandated Services – Hospital Correct Coding Initiative
d. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hierarchal Condition Category
The correct answer is: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Hierarchal Condition Category
Question 2
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
Evaluation and management services are often provided in a standard format such as SOAP notes. What does the acronym SOAP
stand for?
Select one:
a. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
b. Scope, Observation, Action, Plan
,AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
c. Standard, Objective, Activity, Period
d. Source, Opinion, Advice, Provider
The correct answer is: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
,AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
1 of 39 5/2/22, 10:10 A
,AAPC CPC ACTUAL EXAM
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
What is the definition of medical coding?
Select one:
a. Deciphering explanation of benefits provided by an insurance carrier.
b. Translating documentation into software compatible notes.
c. Translating services a provider performs into documentation.
d. Translating documentation into numerical/alphanumerical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
The correct answer is: Translating documentation into numerical/alphanumerical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
Question 4
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
Which of the following choices is NOT a benefit of an active compliance plan?
Select one:
a. Increases accuracy of provider documentation.
b. Eliminates risk of an audit.
c. Fewer billing mistakes.
d. Faster, more accurate payment of claims.
The correct answer is: Eliminates risk of an audit.
Question 5
Correct
1.00 points out of 1.00
When coding an operative report, what action would NOT be recommended?
Select one:
a. Starting with the procedure listed.
b. Reading the body of the report.
c. Highlighting unfamiliar words.
d. Coding from the header without reading the body of the report.
The correct answer is: Coding from the header without reading the body of the report.
