Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
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1. Which coding system is primarily used to report diagnoses in inpatient
and outpatient settings?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
C. HCPCS Level II
D. DSM-5
ICD-10-CM is used for coding and classifying diagnoses for all healthcare
settings.
2. Which organization maintains the CPT coding system?
A. WHO
,B. CMS
C. AMA
D. AHIMA
The American Medical Association (AMA) develops and maintains the CPT
code set.
3. What does HCPCS Level II primarily code for?
A. Surgical procedures
B. Diagnoses
C. Supplies, equipment, and non-physician services
D. Inpatient procedures
HCPCS Level II codes identify supplies, durable medical equipment, and
non-physician services.
4. What is the main purpose of medical coding?
A. Simplify patient communication
B. Facilitate reimbursement and statistical analysis
C. Replace clinical documentation
D. Enhance medical imaging
Coding ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and data collection for
healthcare statistics.
5. A patient is diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Which coding system
applies?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
, C. HCPCS
D. ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-CM is used for diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
6. Which component of the health record contains the physician’s
interpretation of diagnostic tests?
A. Nursing notes
B. Admission record
C. Physician’s progress notes
D. Discharge summary
Progress notes include interpretations of lab and diagnostic tests by the
provider.
7. The ICD-10-CM code must have at least how many characters?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
All ICD-10-CM codes begin with a three-character category that identifies
the condition.
8. In CPT, modifiers are used to:
A. Identify the diagnosis
B. Replace codes
C. Provide additional information about a service
D. Identify supplies
Practice Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2025|2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. Which coding system is primarily used to report diagnoses in inpatient
and outpatient settings?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
C. HCPCS Level II
D. DSM-5
ICD-10-CM is used for coding and classifying diagnoses for all healthcare
settings.
2. Which organization maintains the CPT coding system?
A. WHO
,B. CMS
C. AMA
D. AHIMA
The American Medical Association (AMA) develops and maintains the CPT
code set.
3. What does HCPCS Level II primarily code for?
A. Surgical procedures
B. Diagnoses
C. Supplies, equipment, and non-physician services
D. Inpatient procedures
HCPCS Level II codes identify supplies, durable medical equipment, and
non-physician services.
4. What is the main purpose of medical coding?
A. Simplify patient communication
B. Facilitate reimbursement and statistical analysis
C. Replace clinical documentation
D. Enhance medical imaging
Coding ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and data collection for
healthcare statistics.
5. A patient is diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Which coding system
applies?
A. CPT
B. ICD-10-CM
, C. HCPCS
D. ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-CM is used for diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
6. Which component of the health record contains the physician’s
interpretation of diagnostic tests?
A. Nursing notes
B. Admission record
C. Physician’s progress notes
D. Discharge summary
Progress notes include interpretations of lab and diagnostic tests by the
provider.
7. The ICD-10-CM code must have at least how many characters?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
All ICD-10-CM codes begin with a three-character category that identifies
the condition.
8. In CPT, modifiers are used to:
A. Identify the diagnosis
B. Replace codes
C. Provide additional information about a service
D. Identify supplies
