AAPC CPC Final Exam Preparation
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1. What does CPT stand for?
A. Current Procedure Terminology
B. Certified Professional Terminology
C. Current Procedural Terminology
D. Clinical Procedure Tracking
Answer: C
Rationale: CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology and is maintained by
the AMA for reporting medical procedures.
2. What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM codes?
A. Report procedures
B. Report diagnoses
C. Report supplies
D. Report payments
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-CM codes are used to classify and report diagnoses and
conditions.
3. Which organization maintains HCPCS Level II codes?
A. AMA
B. WHO
,C. CMS
D. FDA
Answer: C
Rationale: CMS maintains HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, drugs, and services
not in CPT.
4. What does a CPT modifier 25 indicate?
A. Unrelated E/M service on same day as procedure
B. Repeat procedure
C. Bilateral procedure
D. Reduced service
Answer: A
Rationale: Modifier 25 indicates a significant, separately identifiable E/M service
on the same day as a procedure.
5. What does ICD-10-CM code structure begin with?
A. Number
B. Letter
C. Symbol
D. Decimal only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-CM codes always begin with a letter.
6. What is the purpose of a CPT add-on code?
A. Replace primary code
B. Report additional work
C. Report diagnosis
D. Report supplies only
, Answer: B
Rationale: Add-on codes represent additional procedures performed along with a
primary service.
7. What is the main use of modifier 59?
A. Bilateral procedure
B. Distinct procedural service
C. Repeat procedure
D. Anesthesia service
Answer: B
Rationale: Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service separate from other
services on the same day.
8. What does the first character of ICD-10-CM code indicate?
A. Severity
B. Category (chapter)
C. Procedure type
D. Payment class
Answer: B
Rationale: The first character is an alpha character representing the category of
disease.
9. What is the purpose of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?
A. Injury coding
B. External causes
C. Factors influencing health status
D. Infectious diseases
Answer: C
Rationale: Z codes represent factors influencing health status and contact with
health services.
Newest Version with Complete
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
1. What does CPT stand for?
A. Current Procedure Terminology
B. Certified Professional Terminology
C. Current Procedural Terminology
D. Clinical Procedure Tracking
Answer: C
Rationale: CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology and is maintained by
the AMA for reporting medical procedures.
2. What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM codes?
A. Report procedures
B. Report diagnoses
C. Report supplies
D. Report payments
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-CM codes are used to classify and report diagnoses and
conditions.
3. Which organization maintains HCPCS Level II codes?
A. AMA
B. WHO
,C. CMS
D. FDA
Answer: C
Rationale: CMS maintains HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, drugs, and services
not in CPT.
4. What does a CPT modifier 25 indicate?
A. Unrelated E/M service on same day as procedure
B. Repeat procedure
C. Bilateral procedure
D. Reduced service
Answer: A
Rationale: Modifier 25 indicates a significant, separately identifiable E/M service
on the same day as a procedure.
5. What does ICD-10-CM code structure begin with?
A. Number
B. Letter
C. Symbol
D. Decimal only
Answer: B
Rationale: ICD-10-CM codes always begin with a letter.
6. What is the purpose of a CPT add-on code?
A. Replace primary code
B. Report additional work
C. Report diagnosis
D. Report supplies only
, Answer: B
Rationale: Add-on codes represent additional procedures performed along with a
primary service.
7. What is the main use of modifier 59?
A. Bilateral procedure
B. Distinct procedural service
C. Repeat procedure
D. Anesthesia service
Answer: B
Rationale: Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service separate from other
services on the same day.
8. What does the first character of ICD-10-CM code indicate?
A. Severity
B. Category (chapter)
C. Procedure type
D. Payment class
Answer: B
Rationale: The first character is an alpha character representing the category of
disease.
9. What is the purpose of a Z code in ICD-10-CM?
A. Injury coding
B. External causes
C. Factors influencing health status
D. Infectious diseases
Answer: C
Rationale: Z codes represent factors influencing health status and contact with
health services.
