AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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 - ANSWER: A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system
to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which
includes examination of the esophagus, 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 - 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 pathology. 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 - ANSWER: D
A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an
ulcer. The physician performs 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 the 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 - ANSWER: B
A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by using a
bougie. This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus
transendoscopically using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?
A) 43220
B) 43450-53, 43220
C) 43450, 43220
D) 43220, 43450-52 - ANSWER: A
How do you report a screening colonoscopy performed on a 65 year-old Medicare
patient with a family history of colon cancer? The physician was able to pass the
scope to the cecum. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 45330, Z13.818, Z80.0
B) 45378, Z12.11, Z85.038
C) G0104, Z13.818, Z85.038
D) G0105, Z12.11, Z80.0 - ANSWER: D
A patient presents with a 2 cm benign lip lesion. The provider decides to remove the
lesion along with a portion of the lip by performing a wedge excision. Single-layer
suture repair is performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service?
A) 40510
B) 11442, 12011-51
C) 40510, 12011-51
D) 11442, 40510 - ANSWER: A
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient with IBS?
A) K58.9
B) K59.2
C) K58.0
D) K59.8 - ANSWER: A
What is the correct CPT® coding for a partial distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y
reconstruction with vagotomy?
A) 43633, 43635
B) 43634, 43635
C) 43621, 43635
D) 43633, 43640-51 - ANSWER: A
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for diagnosis of a recurrent unilateral
reducible femoral hernia repair?
A) 49550, K41.91
B) 49555, K41.21
C) 49505, K41.31
D) 49555, K41.91 - ANSWER: D
ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
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 - ANSWER: A
A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system
to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which
includes examination of the esophagus, 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 - 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 pathology. 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 - ANSWER: D
A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an
ulcer. The physician performs 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 the 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 - ANSWER: B
A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by using a
bougie. This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus
transendoscopically using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?
A) 43220
B) 43450-53, 43220
C) 43450, 43220
D) 43220, 43450-52 - ANSWER: A
How do you report a screening colonoscopy performed on a 65 year-old Medicare
patient with a family history of colon cancer? The physician was able to pass the
scope to the cecum. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 45330, Z13.818, Z80.0
B) 45378, Z12.11, Z85.038
C) G0104, Z13.818, Z85.038
D) G0105, Z12.11, Z80.0 - ANSWER: D
A patient presents with a 2 cm benign lip lesion. The provider decides to remove the
lesion along with a portion of the lip by performing a wedge excision. Single-layer
suture repair is performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service?
A) 40510
B) 11442, 12011-51
C) 40510, 12011-51
D) 11442, 40510 - ANSWER: A
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient with IBS?
A) K58.9
B) K59.2
C) K58.0
D) K59.8 - ANSWER: A
What is the correct CPT® coding for a partial distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y
reconstruction with vagotomy?
A) 43633, 43635
B) 43634, 43635
C) 43621, 43635
D) 43633, 43640-51 - ANSWER: A
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for diagnosis of a recurrent unilateral
reducible femoral hernia repair?
A) 49550, K41.91
B) 49555, K41.21
C) 49505, K41.31
D) 49555, K41.91 - ANSWER: D
