AAPC CPC Review Questions and Answers Rated A
What anatomical or compartment contains all the are assigned when a patient is admitted with a
thoracic viscera except the lungs? - pressure ulcer that evolves to another stage
ANSWER -Mediastinum during the admission.
Who is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA The acronym MMRV stands for what? -
security rule - ANSWER -Office of Civil ANSWER -measles, mumps, rubella, and
Rights (OCR) varicella
ABN - ANSWER -Advance Beneficiary Which of the following is not part of the small
Notice intestine?
a. duodenum
b. ileum
According to the OIG, internal monitoring and c. jejunum
auditing should be performed by what means? - d. cecum - ANSWER -d. cecum
ANSWER -Periodic audits
Healthcare providers are responsible for
What does the abbreviation MAC stand for? - developing ______________ policies and
procedures regarding privacy in their practices.
ANSWER -Medicare Administrative
a. Patient hotline
Contractor
b. Work around procedures
c. Fees
How many lobes make up the RIGHT lung? - d. Notices of Privacy Practices - ANSWER -
Notices of Privacy Practices
ANSWER -the right has 3 lobes
the left has 2 lobes
A part of the male genital system sitting below
the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra is
Condition in which the endometrial tissue is
called the:
found outside of the uterus. - ANSWER - a. testis
Endometriosis b. scrotum
c. prostate
d. epididymis - ANSWER -c. Prostate
A thin membrane lining the chambers of the
heart and valves is called the: - ANSWER -
endocardium What is the Rinne test?
a. Test using music as the focal point
b. test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning
PHI - ANSWER -Protected Health fork placed at the center of the head
Information c. test using a 2-syllable word with equal stress
on each syllable
d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction
What is the TRUE statement in reporting and air conduction - ANSWER -d. test
pressure ulcers? - ANSWER -Two codes measuring hearing using bone conduction and air
,AAPC CPC Review Questions and Answers Rated A
conduction A. Foot
B. Upper Arm
C. Upper Leg
What is the difference between entropion and D. Hand - ANSWER -a. foot
ectropion?
A. Entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid
and ectropion is the outward turning of the Which statement is TRUE when reporting
eyelid. pregnancy codes (O00-O9A):
B. Entropion is facial droop and ectropion is a A. These codes can be used on the maternal
facial spasm. and baby records.
C. Entropion is the outward turning of the hands B. These codes have sequencing priority over
and ectropion is the inward turning of the hands. codes from other chapters.
D. Entropion inward turning of the feet and C. Code Z33.1 should always be reported with
ectropion is the outward turning of the feet due to these codes.
muscle disorder. - ANSWER -a. entropion D. The seventh character assigned to these
is the inward turning of the eyelid and ectropion codes only indicate a complication during the
is the outward turning of the eyelid. pregnancy. - ANSWER -B: These codes
have sequencing priority over codes from other
chapters
An arteriovenous anastomosis is used to
increase blood flow in hemodialysis. Which one
of the following describes a direct arteriovenous Which statement is TRUE about reporting codes
anastomosis? for diabetes mellitus?
A. Insertion of a cannula A. If the type of diabetes mellitus is not
B. A section of artery and a neighboring vein are documented in the medical record the default
joined type is E11.- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
C. A donor's vein is used to connect an artery B. When a patient uses insulin, Type 1 is always
and a vein reported.
D. Radical hysterectomy not otherwise specified C. The age of the patient is a sole determining
E. A synthetic vein is used to connect an artery factor to report Type 1
and a vein - ANSWER -b. a section of the . D. When assigning codes for diabetes and its
artery and a neighboring vein are joined associated condition(s), the code(s) from
category E08-E13 are not reported as a primary
code. - ANSWER -a. if the type of diabetes
Ventral, umbilical, spigelian and incisional are mellitus is not documented in the medical record,
types of: the default type is E11: type 2 diabetes mellitus
A. Surgical approaches
B. Hernias
C. Organs found in the digestive system Which statement is TRUE for reporting external
D. Cardiac catheterizations - ANSWER -b. cause codes of morbidity (V00-Y99)?
hernias A. All external cause codes do not require a
seventh character.
B. Only report one external cause code to fully
When a patient is having a tenotomy performed explain each cause.
on the abductor hallucis muscle, where is this C. Report code Y92.9 if the place of occurrence
muscle located? is not stated.
, AAPC CPC Review Questions and Answers Rated A
D. External cause codes should never be an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. What is
sequenced as a first-listed or primary code - being performed?
ANSWER -d. external cause codes should A. Surgical repair of the bladder
never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary B. Removal of the kidney
code C. Cutting into the ureter
D. Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis -
ANSWER -d. surgical reconstruction of the
What is NOT included in CPT® surgical renal pelvis
package?
A. Typical postoperative follow-up care
B. One related Evaluation and Management A patient that has cirrhosis of the liver just had an
service on the same date of the procedure endoscopy performed showing hemorrhagic
C. Returning to the operating room the next day esophageal varices. The ICD-10-CM codes are
for a complication resulting from the initial reported:
procedure A. I85.01, K74.69
D. Evaluating the patient in the post-anesthesia B. I85.11, K74.60
recovery area - ANSWER -c. returning to C. K74.60, I85.11
the operating room the next day for a D. I85.00, K74.69 - ANSWER -In the ICD-
complication resulting from the initial procedure 10-CM Alphabetic Index look for
Varix/esophagus/in/cirrhosis of liver/bleeding
referring you to code I85.11. This eliminates
What is the term used for inflammation of the multiple choices A and D. In the Tabular List you
bone and bone marrow? will see an instructional note above codes I85.10
A. Chondromatosis and I85.11 to Code first underlying disease. For
B. Osteochondritis the scenario, cirrhosis of liver (K74.60) is coded
C. Costochondritis first then the esophageal varices with bleeding is
D. Osteomyelitis - ANSWER -d. coded as a secondary code. Eliminating multiple
osteomyelitis choice B.
correct answer is C. K74.60, I85.11
The root word trich/o means:
A. Hair Which statement is TRUE about Z codes:
B. Sebum A. Z codes are never reported as a primary
C. Eyelid code.
D. Trachea - ANSWER -a. hair B. Z codes are only reported with injury codes.
C. Z codes may be used either as a primary code
or a secondary code.
Complete this series: Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, D. Z codes are always reported as a secondary
Temporal lobe, ____________. code. - ANSWER -c. Z codes may be used
A. Medulla lobe wither as a primary code or a secondary code
B. Occipital lobe
C. Middle lobe
D. Inferior lobe - ANSWER -d. occipital lobe Guidelines from which of the following code sets
are included as part of the code set requirements
under HIPAA?
A patient is having pyeloplasty performed to treat A. CPT® Category III codes
What anatomical or compartment contains all the are assigned when a patient is admitted with a
thoracic viscera except the lungs? - pressure ulcer that evolves to another stage
ANSWER -Mediastinum during the admission.
Who is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA The acronym MMRV stands for what? -
security rule - ANSWER -Office of Civil ANSWER -measles, mumps, rubella, and
Rights (OCR) varicella
ABN - ANSWER -Advance Beneficiary Which of the following is not part of the small
Notice intestine?
a. duodenum
b. ileum
According to the OIG, internal monitoring and c. jejunum
auditing should be performed by what means? - d. cecum - ANSWER -d. cecum
ANSWER -Periodic audits
Healthcare providers are responsible for
What does the abbreviation MAC stand for? - developing ______________ policies and
procedures regarding privacy in their practices.
ANSWER -Medicare Administrative
a. Patient hotline
Contractor
b. Work around procedures
c. Fees
How many lobes make up the RIGHT lung? - d. Notices of Privacy Practices - ANSWER -
Notices of Privacy Practices
ANSWER -the right has 3 lobes
the left has 2 lobes
A part of the male genital system sitting below
the urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra is
Condition in which the endometrial tissue is
called the:
found outside of the uterus. - ANSWER - a. testis
Endometriosis b. scrotum
c. prostate
d. epididymis - ANSWER -c. Prostate
A thin membrane lining the chambers of the
heart and valves is called the: - ANSWER -
endocardium What is the Rinne test?
a. Test using music as the focal point
b. test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning
PHI - ANSWER -Protected Health fork placed at the center of the head
Information c. test using a 2-syllable word with equal stress
on each syllable
d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction
What is the TRUE statement in reporting and air conduction - ANSWER -d. test
pressure ulcers? - ANSWER -Two codes measuring hearing using bone conduction and air
,AAPC CPC Review Questions and Answers Rated A
conduction A. Foot
B. Upper Arm
C. Upper Leg
What is the difference between entropion and D. Hand - ANSWER -a. foot
ectropion?
A. Entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid
and ectropion is the outward turning of the Which statement is TRUE when reporting
eyelid. pregnancy codes (O00-O9A):
B. Entropion is facial droop and ectropion is a A. These codes can be used on the maternal
facial spasm. and baby records.
C. Entropion is the outward turning of the hands B. These codes have sequencing priority over
and ectropion is the inward turning of the hands. codes from other chapters.
D. Entropion inward turning of the feet and C. Code Z33.1 should always be reported with
ectropion is the outward turning of the feet due to these codes.
muscle disorder. - ANSWER -a. entropion D. The seventh character assigned to these
is the inward turning of the eyelid and ectropion codes only indicate a complication during the
is the outward turning of the eyelid. pregnancy. - ANSWER -B: These codes
have sequencing priority over codes from other
chapters
An arteriovenous anastomosis is used to
increase blood flow in hemodialysis. Which one
of the following describes a direct arteriovenous Which statement is TRUE about reporting codes
anastomosis? for diabetes mellitus?
A. Insertion of a cannula A. If the type of diabetes mellitus is not
B. A section of artery and a neighboring vein are documented in the medical record the default
joined type is E11.- Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
C. A donor's vein is used to connect an artery B. When a patient uses insulin, Type 1 is always
and a vein reported.
D. Radical hysterectomy not otherwise specified C. The age of the patient is a sole determining
E. A synthetic vein is used to connect an artery factor to report Type 1
and a vein - ANSWER -b. a section of the . D. When assigning codes for diabetes and its
artery and a neighboring vein are joined associated condition(s), the code(s) from
category E08-E13 are not reported as a primary
code. - ANSWER -a. if the type of diabetes
Ventral, umbilical, spigelian and incisional are mellitus is not documented in the medical record,
types of: the default type is E11: type 2 diabetes mellitus
A. Surgical approaches
B. Hernias
C. Organs found in the digestive system Which statement is TRUE for reporting external
D. Cardiac catheterizations - ANSWER -b. cause codes of morbidity (V00-Y99)?
hernias A. All external cause codes do not require a
seventh character.
B. Only report one external cause code to fully
When a patient is having a tenotomy performed explain each cause.
on the abductor hallucis muscle, where is this C. Report code Y92.9 if the place of occurrence
muscle located? is not stated.
, AAPC CPC Review Questions and Answers Rated A
D. External cause codes should never be an uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. What is
sequenced as a first-listed or primary code - being performed?
ANSWER -d. external cause codes should A. Surgical repair of the bladder
never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary B. Removal of the kidney
code C. Cutting into the ureter
D. Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis -
ANSWER -d. surgical reconstruction of the
What is NOT included in CPT® surgical renal pelvis
package?
A. Typical postoperative follow-up care
B. One related Evaluation and Management A patient that has cirrhosis of the liver just had an
service on the same date of the procedure endoscopy performed showing hemorrhagic
C. Returning to the operating room the next day esophageal varices. The ICD-10-CM codes are
for a complication resulting from the initial reported:
procedure A. I85.01, K74.69
D. Evaluating the patient in the post-anesthesia B. I85.11, K74.60
recovery area - ANSWER -c. returning to C. K74.60, I85.11
the operating room the next day for a D. I85.00, K74.69 - ANSWER -In the ICD-
complication resulting from the initial procedure 10-CM Alphabetic Index look for
Varix/esophagus/in/cirrhosis of liver/bleeding
referring you to code I85.11. This eliminates
What is the term used for inflammation of the multiple choices A and D. In the Tabular List you
bone and bone marrow? will see an instructional note above codes I85.10
A. Chondromatosis and I85.11 to Code first underlying disease. For
B. Osteochondritis the scenario, cirrhosis of liver (K74.60) is coded
C. Costochondritis first then the esophageal varices with bleeding is
D. Osteomyelitis - ANSWER -d. coded as a secondary code. Eliminating multiple
osteomyelitis choice B.
correct answer is C. K74.60, I85.11
The root word trich/o means:
A. Hair Which statement is TRUE about Z codes:
B. Sebum A. Z codes are never reported as a primary
C. Eyelid code.
D. Trachea - ANSWER -a. hair B. Z codes are only reported with injury codes.
C. Z codes may be used either as a primary code
or a secondary code.
Complete this series: Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, D. Z codes are always reported as a secondary
Temporal lobe, ____________. code. - ANSWER -c. Z codes may be used
A. Medulla lobe wither as a primary code or a secondary code
B. Occipital lobe
C. Middle lobe
D. Inferior lobe - ANSWER -d. occipital lobe Guidelines from which of the following code sets
are included as part of the code set requirements
under HIPAA?
A patient is having pyeloplasty performed to treat A. CPT® Category III codes
