AAPC CPC Chapter 6 Exam
with verified answers
1. What is the correct CPT® code for the excision of a benign lesion on the scalp with an
excised diameter of 2.3 cm?
A) 11423
B) 11623
C) 11403
D) 11603
ANS: A
2. What is the full description for CPT® code 43622?
A) With formation of intestinal pouch, any type
B) Gastrectomy, total; with Roux-en-Y reconstruction and formation of intestinal pouch, any
type
C) Gastrectomy, total; with esophagoenterostomy with formation of intestinal pouch, any
type
D) Gastrectomy, total; with formation of intestinal pouch, any type
ANS: D
3. Select the TRUE statement regarding modifier 51 in the CPT® code book.
A) Modifier 51 can be replaced by using the RT and LT modifiers.
B) Add-on codes should always have modifier 51 appended to them.
C) Codes exempt from modifier 51 are identified with the universal forbidden symbol.
D) A list of modifiers 51 exempt codes can be found in Appendix A of the CPT® code book.
ANS: C
4. What are three methods used to list main terms in the CPT® manual alphabetical index?
A) Condition, brand names, procedure
B) Condition, synonyms, abbreviations
C) Anatomic site, surgical specialty, eponyms
D) Eponyms, procedure, instruments
ANS: B
5. Which CPT® Appendix lists clinical examples for E/M coding?
A) Appendix B
B) Appendix C
C) Appendix D
D) Appendix P
ANS: B
6. What is the CMS global period status indicator for endoscopies?
A) 000
B) 010
C) 030
, D) None of the above
ANS: A
7. What is the postoperative period included in the surgical global package for major
surgery?
A) 0-10 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
ANS: C
8. Which set of HCPCS Level II codes are used to report injected drugs?
A) A codes
B) C codes
C) H codes
D) J codes
ANS: D
9. What are three types of codes printed in the HCPCS Level II codebook?
A) Level II codes, Modifiers, DME codes
B) Level II codes, G codes, Miscellaneous
C) Miscellaneous codes, Permanent National codes, Temporary National codes
D) Dental codes, Permanent National codes, Unlisted Codes
ANS: C
10. Which HCPCS Level II modifier should you append for a new wheelchair purchase?
A) GM
B) HC
C) NR
D) NU
ANS: D
11. Which CPT® modifier should you append to a procedure code for a bilateral procedure?
A) 22
B) 50
C) 51
D) 59
ANS: B
12. Which one of the CPT® codes listed below would modifier 50 be appended to for a
bilateral procedure?
A) 22510
B) 36251
C) 36252
D) 37650
ANS: D
with verified answers
1. What is the correct CPT® code for the excision of a benign lesion on the scalp with an
excised diameter of 2.3 cm?
A) 11423
B) 11623
C) 11403
D) 11603
ANS: A
2. What is the full description for CPT® code 43622?
A) With formation of intestinal pouch, any type
B) Gastrectomy, total; with Roux-en-Y reconstruction and formation of intestinal pouch, any
type
C) Gastrectomy, total; with esophagoenterostomy with formation of intestinal pouch, any
type
D) Gastrectomy, total; with formation of intestinal pouch, any type
ANS: D
3. Select the TRUE statement regarding modifier 51 in the CPT® code book.
A) Modifier 51 can be replaced by using the RT and LT modifiers.
B) Add-on codes should always have modifier 51 appended to them.
C) Codes exempt from modifier 51 are identified with the universal forbidden symbol.
D) A list of modifiers 51 exempt codes can be found in Appendix A of the CPT® code book.
ANS: C
4. What are three methods used to list main terms in the CPT® manual alphabetical index?
A) Condition, brand names, procedure
B) Condition, synonyms, abbreviations
C) Anatomic site, surgical specialty, eponyms
D) Eponyms, procedure, instruments
ANS: B
5. Which CPT® Appendix lists clinical examples for E/M coding?
A) Appendix B
B) Appendix C
C) Appendix D
D) Appendix P
ANS: B
6. What is the CMS global period status indicator for endoscopies?
A) 000
B) 010
C) 030
, D) None of the above
ANS: A
7. What is the postoperative period included in the surgical global package for major
surgery?
A) 0-10 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
ANS: C
8. Which set of HCPCS Level II codes are used to report injected drugs?
A) A codes
B) C codes
C) H codes
D) J codes
ANS: D
9. What are three types of codes printed in the HCPCS Level II codebook?
A) Level II codes, Modifiers, DME codes
B) Level II codes, G codes, Miscellaneous
C) Miscellaneous codes, Permanent National codes, Temporary National codes
D) Dental codes, Permanent National codes, Unlisted Codes
ANS: C
10. Which HCPCS Level II modifier should you append for a new wheelchair purchase?
A) GM
B) HC
C) NR
D) NU
ANS: D
11. Which CPT® modifier should you append to a procedure code for a bilateral procedure?
A) 22
B) 50
C) 51
D) 59
ANS: B
12. Which one of the CPT® codes listed below would modifier 50 be appended to for a
bilateral procedure?
A) 22510
B) 36251
C) 36252
D) 37650
ANS: D
