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AAPC CPC Practice Exam A A (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023

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A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A. 11626 B. 11626, 12004-51 C. 11626, 12044-51 D. 11626, 13132-51, 13133 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 11626, 12044...

AAPC CPC FINAL When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - 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? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimburs...

AAPC CPC Practice Exam E Which service is covered by Medicare Part B? A. Inpatient chemotherapy B. Minor surgery performed in a physician's office C. Routine dental care D. Assisted living facility - B. Minor surgery performed in a physician's office Services performed by physicians are covered by Medicare Part B. Inpatient services are covered by Part A. Medicare does not cover routine dental care. Which one of the following statements regarding advanced beneficiary notices (AB...

AAPC CPC Practice Exam C If a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) converts to a non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to thrombolytic therapy, how is it reported, according to ICD-10-CM guidelines? A. As unspecified AMI B. As a subendocardial AMI C. As STEMI D. As a NSTEMI - C. As STEMI ICD-10-CM guidelines (Section I.C.9.e.1) indicate: If STEMI converts to NSTEMI due to thrombolytic therapy, it is still coded as STEMI. Which place of service code is reported ...

AAPC CPC FINAL PRACTICE TEST A covered entity does NOT include a. Healthcare providers b. Health plans c. Patients d. Clearinghouses - c. Patients What does MAC stands for? a. Medicare Administrative Contractor b. Medicare Advisory Contractor c. Medicaid Administrative Contractor d. Medicaid Alert Contractor - a. Medicare Administrative Contractor When are providers responsible for obtaining an ABN for a service NOT considered medically necessary? a. After providing a ...

AAPC CPC EXAM PRACTICE D, E, F CPC EXAM D - 1. Indication: Patient has a hypertrophic scar on the posterior side of the left leg, at the level of the knee. This has begun to restrict his mobility. His physical therapy trial was unsuccessful. Procedure: After the proper induction of anesthesia, the subcutaneous tissue of the patient's left leg beneath the scar was infiltrated with crystalloid solution containing epinephrine to minimize blood loss. The scar was then excised down to via...