CPC MEDICAL CODING
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1. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Type 2 diabetes
mellitus without complications?
A. E10.9
B. E11.9
C. E13.9
D. E11.65
Rationale: E11.9 is used for Type 2 diabetes without
complications.
,2. Which CPT code is used for a routine office visit for an
established patient (moderate complexity)?
A. 99201
B. 99202
C. 99214
D. 99212
Rationale: 99214 represents moderate complexity established
patient E/M visit.
3. What does modifier -25 indicate?
A. Bilateral procedure
B. Distinct procedural service
C. Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
D. Repeat procedure
Rationale: Modifier -25 is used for significant E/M services on
same day as procedure.
4. What is the correct code for appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44970
C. 44960
D. 44955
Rationale: 44970 is laparoscopic appendectomy.
5. ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension is:
A. I10
B. I11.9
, C. I10
D. I15.0
Rationale: I10 is essential (primary) hypertension.
6. What is HCPCS Level II primarily used for?
A. Inpatient hospital coding
B. CPT procedures
C. Supplies, drugs, and outpatient services
D. Diagnosis coding
Rationale: HCPCS Level II covers non-physician services and
supplies.
7. Which section of CPT includes anesthesia?
A. 10000 series
B. 20000 series
C. 60000 series
D. 00000–01999
Rationale: Anesthesia codes are 00000–01999.
8. What does a Category II CPT code represent?
A. Experimental services
B. Performance measurement tracking codes
C. Emergency procedures
D. Radiology codes
Rationale: Category II codes track quality performance.
EXAM Questions And
Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2025/2026
Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Type 2 diabetes
mellitus without complications?
A. E10.9
B. E11.9
C. E13.9
D. E11.65
Rationale: E11.9 is used for Type 2 diabetes without
complications.
,2. Which CPT code is used for a routine office visit for an
established patient (moderate complexity)?
A. 99201
B. 99202
C. 99214
D. 99212
Rationale: 99214 represents moderate complexity established
patient E/M visit.
3. What does modifier -25 indicate?
A. Bilateral procedure
B. Distinct procedural service
C. Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
D. Repeat procedure
Rationale: Modifier -25 is used for significant E/M services on
same day as procedure.
4. What is the correct code for appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44970
C. 44960
D. 44955
Rationale: 44970 is laparoscopic appendectomy.
5. ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension is:
A. I10
B. I11.9
, C. I10
D. I15.0
Rationale: I10 is essential (primary) hypertension.
6. What is HCPCS Level II primarily used for?
A. Inpatient hospital coding
B. CPT procedures
C. Supplies, drugs, and outpatient services
D. Diagnosis coding
Rationale: HCPCS Level II covers non-physician services and
supplies.
7. Which section of CPT includes anesthesia?
A. 10000 series
B. 20000 series
C. 60000 series
D. 00000–01999
Rationale: Anesthesia codes are 00000–01999.
8. What does a Category II CPT code represent?
A. Experimental services
B. Performance measurement tracking codes
C. Emergency procedures
D. Radiology codes
Rationale: Category II codes track quality performance.
