CERTIFIED PARAOPTOMETRIC CODER
2025; Updated Actual Exam With
Correct Answers
24 - Correct-Answer-What modifier is commonly used if a provider
performs an unrelated office visit during a post operative period?
Patient encounter documented using a certified EHR system - Correct-
Answer-PQRS measure G8477 refers to what?
Determination of refractive state - Correct-Answer-What service is
coded using CPT code- 92015?
Endocrine - Correct-Answer-What system does diabetes falls under?
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Performing Provider - Correct-Answer-When the patient is seen by a
doctor within a group practice, what is the doctor who cared for the
patient called?
above - Correct-Answer-superior
yes, but it should be document on the record - Correct-Answer-Can a
doctor decide not to charge the patient portion due to severe financial
burden on the patient?
American Public Health Association - Correct-Answer-What does APHA
stand for?
True - Correct-Answer-True or False: The CPT and ICD codes reported
on the health insurance claim form or billing statement should be
supported by the documentation in the medical record?
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No - Correct-Answer-Will Medicare pay for a "routine" eye exam?
results in sharp vision at distance, intermediate, and near - Correct-
Answer-What is the benefit of progressive addition lenses?
Red - Correct-Answer-What color has the longest wave length?
the flatter the lens - Correct-Answer-the longer the radius of curvature
of a contact lens
Matches the visual field of the examiner and patient. - Correct-Answer-
What is a characteristic of confrontation visual field screening?
measure visual acuity - Correct-Answer-when a patient presents with
ocular irritation, what should be done first?
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Upward movement - Correct-Answer-Function of Superior Rectus
Place the concave side of the lens against the lens stop - Correct-
Answer-How do you find the back vertex power of a lens?
Most are related to aging, and are caused by protein clumping. -
Correct-Answer-Cataracts are:
Greyish/yellowish opaque colored ring around peripheral cornea of
both eyes. - Correct-Answer-Arcus Senilis:
Open sore on the cornea typically caused by infection needing urgent
medical treatment. - Correct-Answer-Corneal Ulcer