AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM PREPARATION REAL EXAM 101 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 MEDICAL CODING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS MULTIPLE CHOICE VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED VERSION ALREADY GRADED A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER
- Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - THE CORRECT ANSWER - Medicare
administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER - Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Neuromuscular junction
, The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - THE
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: - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - THE
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? - THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER - G03.9
AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 MEDICAL CODING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS MULTIPLE CHOICE VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATED VERSION ALREADY GRADED A+
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER
- Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - THE CORRECT ANSWER - Medicare
administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER - Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Neuromuscular junction
, The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - THE
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: - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - THE CORRECT ANSWER -
International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - THE
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? - THE 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? - THE CORRECT ANSWER - G03.9
