AAPC, CPC: CH 11 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due
to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist?
A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10
B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20
C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810
D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out G
I cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the e
sophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the
esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-
10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235, K22.2
B) 43235, C15.9
C) 43248, Q39.3
D) 43249, K22.2 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-
old patient with a family history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure
. Two polyps in the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the
ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent to patholog
y. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient encounter?
A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5
B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0
C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11
D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
, A 33 year-
old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer. The physician p
erforms a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum.
During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues t
he procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as
well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
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t
emptz wasz unsuccessful.z Thez physicianz thenz dilatesz thez esophagusz transendoscopicallyz usingz az ballo
onz (25mm).z Whatz CPT®z code(s)z is/arez reported?
A)z 43220
B)z 43450-53,z 43220
C)z 43450,z 43220
D)z 43220,z 43450-52z -z CORRECTz ANSWERz -A
Howz doz youz reportz az screeningz colonoscopyz performedz onz az 65z year-
oldz Medicarez patientz withz az familyz historyz ofz colonz cancer?z Thez physicianz wasz ablez toz passz thez s
c
opez toz thez cecum.z Whatz CPT®z andz ICD-10-CMz codesz arez reported?
A)z 45330,z Z13.818,z Z80.0
B)z 45378,z Z12.11,z Z85.038
C)z G0104,z Z13.818,z Z85.038
D)z G0105,z Z12.11,z Z80.0z -z CORRECTz ANSWERz -D
Az patientz presentsz withz az 2z cmz benignz lipz lesion.z Thez providerz decidesz toz removez thez lesionz alon
g
withz az portionz ofz thez lipz byz performingz az wedgez excision.z Single-
layerz suturez repairz isz performed.z Whatz CPT®z code(s)z is/arez reportedz forz thisz service?
A)z 40510
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due
to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.
What ICD-10-CM codes are reported by the cardiologist?
A) Z01.810, K80.20, I10
B) I10, Z01.818, K80.20
C) K80.20, I10, Z01.810
D) K80.21, Z01.89, I10 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out G
I cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the e
sophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine. During the examination, a stricture of the
esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via balloon dilation (20 mm). What CPT® and ICD-
10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235, K22.2
B) 43235, C15.9
C) 43248, Q39.3
D) 43249, K22.2 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A screening colonoscopy is performed on a 50 year-
old patient with a family history of colon cancer. Multiple polyps were found during the procedure
. Two polyps in the transverse colon were removed with hot forceps cautery. Three polyps in the
ascending colon were removed via snare. Portions of all polyp tissues were to be sent to patholog
y. What are the correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for this patient encounter?
A) 48584 x2, 45385 x3, K63.5
B) 45384, 45385-59, K63.5, Z12.11, Z80.0
C) 45384 x2, 45385 x3, Z80.0, K63.5, Z12.11
D) 45384, 45385-59, Z12.11, D12.3, D12.2, Z80.0 - CORRECT ANSWER -D
, A 33 year-
old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer. The physician p
erforms a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the duodenum and jejunum.
During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and the physician discontinues t
he procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding ulcer on the stomach lining as
well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
Az patientz presentsz forz esophagealz dilation.z Thez physicianz beginsz dilationz byz usingz az bougie.z Thisz at
t
emptz wasz unsuccessful.z Thez physicianz thenz dilatesz thez esophagusz transendoscopicallyz usingz az ballo
onz (25mm).z Whatz CPT®z code(s)z is/arez reported?
A)z 43220
B)z 43450-53,z 43220
C)z 43450,z 43220
D)z 43220,z 43450-52z -z CORRECTz ANSWERz -A
Howz doz youz reportz az screeningz colonoscopyz performedz onz az 65z year-
oldz Medicarez patientz withz az familyz historyz ofz colonz cancer?z Thez physicianz wasz ablez toz passz thez s
c
opez toz thez cecum.z Whatz CPT®z andz ICD-10-CMz codesz arez reported?
A)z 45330,z Z13.818,z Z80.0
B)z 45378,z Z12.11,z Z85.038
C)z G0104,z Z13.818,z Z85.038
D)z G0105,z Z12.11,z Z80.0z -z CORRECTz ANSWERz -D
Az patientz presentsz withz az 2z cmz benignz lipz lesion.z Thez providerz decidesz toz removez thez lesionz alon
g
withz az portionz ofz thez lipz byz performingz az wedgez excision.z Single-
layerz suturez repairz isz performed.z Whatz CPT®z code(s)z is/arez reportedz forz thisz service?
A)z 40510
