CERTIFIED CODING ASSOCIATE (CCA) MOCK EXAM 150
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MOST TESTED TOPICS: ICD-10-CM CODING, CPT/HCPCS CODING, MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, REIMBURSEMENT METHODS,
COMPLIANCE, CODING GUIDELINES, MODIFIERS, INPATIENT VS OUTPATIENT
CODING
1. A patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which is the correct ICD-10-CM code?
A. J44.0
B. J44.1
C. J44.9
D. J43.9
Answer: B. J44.1
Acute exacerbation of COPD is specifically coded as J44.1 according to ICD-
10-CM guidelines.
2. A patient undergoes a laparoscopic appendectomy. Which CPT code is
appropriate?
A. 44950
B. 44960
C. 44970
D. 44979
Answer: C. 44970
Code 44970 represents laparoscopic appendectomy, distinguishing it from
open procedures.
,3. What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM coding?
A. Billing procedures
B. Identifying diagnoses
C. Reporting services
D. Assigning modifiers
Answer: B. Identifying diagnoses
ICD-10-CM codes are used to classify and report diagnoses and conditions.
4. A patient presents with type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy.
Which code applies?
A. E11.9
B. E11.40
C. E11.65
D. E10.40
Answer: B. E11.40
E11.40 indicates type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy without
complications.
5. Which modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 59
D. 76
Answer: C. 59
Modifier 59 is used to indicate a distinct or separate procedural service.
6. A closed fracture of the right femur, initial encounter, is coded as:
A. S72.301A
B. S72.301D
C. S72.302A
D. S72.001A
Answer: A. S72.301A
“A” indicates initial encounter for closed fracture; right femur specified.
,7. What does CPT stand for?
A. Clinical Procedure Terminology
B. Current Procedural Terminology
C. Coding Procedure Table
D. Clinical Practice Terms
Answer: B. Current Procedural Terminology
CPT is the standard coding system for procedures and services.
8. Which section of CPT covers anesthesia services?
A. 00000–09999
B. 10000–19999
C. 20000–29999
D. 30000–39999
Answer: A. 00000–09999
The anesthesia section is located at the beginning of the CPT code set.
9. A patient has hypertension with chronic kidney disease stage 3. Correct
coding?
A. I10, N18.3
B. I12.9, N18.3
C. I11.9
D. I13.0
Answer: B. I12.9, N18.3
Combination code I12.9 with additional code for CKD stage is required.
10.Which coding system is used for inpatient hospital procedures?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
C. ICD-10-PCS
D. HCPCS Level II
Answer: C. ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-PCS is used for inpatient procedure coding.
11.A patient receives bilateral knee injections. Which modifier applies?
A. 26
, B. 50
C. 51
D. 76
Answer: B. 50
Modifier 50 indicates bilateral procedures.
12.What is the root operation for removing a gallbladder in ICD-10-PCS?
A. Resection
B. Excision
C. Extraction
D. Removal
Answer: A. Resection
Resection is removal of an entire body part, such as the gallbladder.
13.Which code represents unspecified pneumonia?
A. J18.9
B. J15.9
C. J12.9
D. J16.8
Answer: A. J18.9
J18.9 is used when pneumonia is unspecified.
14.What does HCPCS Level II primarily code?
A. Diagnoses
B. Surgical procedures
C. Supplies and services
D. Inpatient procedures
Answer: C. Supplies and services
HCPCS Level II codes include durable medical equipment and supplies.
15.A follow-up visit after surgery without complications is coded using which Z
code?
A. Z09
B. Z48.0
C. Z51.89
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MOST TESTED TOPICS: ICD-10-CM CODING, CPT/HCPCS CODING, MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, REIMBURSEMENT METHODS,
COMPLIANCE, CODING GUIDELINES, MODIFIERS, INPATIENT VS OUTPATIENT
CODING
1. A patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which is the correct ICD-10-CM code?
A. J44.0
B. J44.1
C. J44.9
D. J43.9
Answer: B. J44.1
Acute exacerbation of COPD is specifically coded as J44.1 according to ICD-
10-CM guidelines.
2. A patient undergoes a laparoscopic appendectomy. Which CPT code is
appropriate?
A. 44950
B. 44960
C. 44970
D. 44979
Answer: C. 44970
Code 44970 represents laparoscopic appendectomy, distinguishing it from
open procedures.
,3. What is the primary purpose of ICD-10-CM coding?
A. Billing procedures
B. Identifying diagnoses
C. Reporting services
D. Assigning modifiers
Answer: B. Identifying diagnoses
ICD-10-CM codes are used to classify and report diagnoses and conditions.
4. A patient presents with type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy.
Which code applies?
A. E11.9
B. E11.40
C. E11.65
D. E10.40
Answer: B. E11.40
E11.40 indicates type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy without
complications.
5. Which modifier indicates a distinct procedural service?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 59
D. 76
Answer: C. 59
Modifier 59 is used to indicate a distinct or separate procedural service.
6. A closed fracture of the right femur, initial encounter, is coded as:
A. S72.301A
B. S72.301D
C. S72.302A
D. S72.001A
Answer: A. S72.301A
“A” indicates initial encounter for closed fracture; right femur specified.
,7. What does CPT stand for?
A. Clinical Procedure Terminology
B. Current Procedural Terminology
C. Coding Procedure Table
D. Clinical Practice Terms
Answer: B. Current Procedural Terminology
CPT is the standard coding system for procedures and services.
8. Which section of CPT covers anesthesia services?
A. 00000–09999
B. 10000–19999
C. 20000–29999
D. 30000–39999
Answer: A. 00000–09999
The anesthesia section is located at the beginning of the CPT code set.
9. A patient has hypertension with chronic kidney disease stage 3. Correct
coding?
A. I10, N18.3
B. I12.9, N18.3
C. I11.9
D. I13.0
Answer: B. I12.9, N18.3
Combination code I12.9 with additional code for CKD stage is required.
10.Which coding system is used for inpatient hospital procedures?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
C. ICD-10-PCS
D. HCPCS Level II
Answer: C. ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-PCS is used for inpatient procedure coding.
11.A patient receives bilateral knee injections. Which modifier applies?
A. 26
, B. 50
C. 51
D. 76
Answer: B. 50
Modifier 50 indicates bilateral procedures.
12.What is the root operation for removing a gallbladder in ICD-10-PCS?
A. Resection
B. Excision
C. Extraction
D. Removal
Answer: A. Resection
Resection is removal of an entire body part, such as the gallbladder.
13.Which code represents unspecified pneumonia?
A. J18.9
B. J15.9
C. J12.9
D. J16.8
Answer: A. J18.9
J18.9 is used when pneumonia is unspecified.
14.What does HCPCS Level II primarily code?
A. Diagnoses
B. Surgical procedures
C. Supplies and services
D. Inpatient procedures
Answer: C. Supplies and services
HCPCS Level II codes include durable medical equipment and supplies.
15.A follow-up visit after surgery without complications is coded using which Z
code?
A. Z09
B. Z48.0
C. Z51.89
