Advanced Medical Coding Final Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update
2026/2027
Stand alone code - Answers A code that has all of the words that describe the code, it has the
full description
Embolus - Answers An undissolved matter that's present in the blood and is transported by the
blood
problem-focused history - Answers Chief complaint
brief history of present illness or problem
expanded problem focused history - Answers chief complaint
brief history of present illness
problem pertinent system review
comprehensive history - Answers chief complaint
extended HPI
ROS directly related to problem identified in HPI plus review of all additional body systems
complete PFSH
approach - Answers hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual based on
What does lavage mean? - Answers washing out an organ
Cleaning/clearing out the organ
anatomic site - Answers in anesthesia, the codes are usually first divided by the
-52 - Answers reduced services
, simple closure - Answers wound is superficial, primarily involving epidermis or dermis
requires simple one layer closure that includes local anesthesia and
chemical/electrocauterization wounds not closed
pg 88, CPT
intermediate closure - Answers repair of wounds, in addition to a simple closure, requires a
layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial
fascia, in addition to skin closure.
includes single layer closures of heavily contaminated wounds that required extensive
cleaning/removal of matter
complex closure - Answers includes repair of wounds requiring more than layered closure, scar
revision, debridement, extensive undermining, stents, or retention sutures.
Necessary prep includes creation of limited defect for repairs/ debridement of complicated
lacerations/avulsions
does not include excision of malignant or benign lesions, excisional prep of wound bed, or
debridement of open fracture/dislocation
The physician - Answers The HPI must be documented in the medical record by
SOAP - Answers Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
all the necessary services normally supplied by a surgeon before, during, and after a procedure.
- Answers The global surgery includes
method and location - Answers A lymph node excision category codes are based on what two
things
variable - Answers The rules that govern coding in various health care settings are
destruction - Answers There is no tissue remaining from a pathological examination after this
particular method is used
2026/2027
Stand alone code - Answers A code that has all of the words that describe the code, it has the
full description
Embolus - Answers An undissolved matter that's present in the blood and is transported by the
blood
problem-focused history - Answers Chief complaint
brief history of present illness or problem
expanded problem focused history - Answers chief complaint
brief history of present illness
problem pertinent system review
comprehensive history - Answers chief complaint
extended HPI
ROS directly related to problem identified in HPI plus review of all additional body systems
complete PFSH
approach - Answers hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual based on
What does lavage mean? - Answers washing out an organ
Cleaning/clearing out the organ
anatomic site - Answers in anesthesia, the codes are usually first divided by the
-52 - Answers reduced services
, simple closure - Answers wound is superficial, primarily involving epidermis or dermis
requires simple one layer closure that includes local anesthesia and
chemical/electrocauterization wounds not closed
pg 88, CPT
intermediate closure - Answers repair of wounds, in addition to a simple closure, requires a
layered closure of one or more of the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial
fascia, in addition to skin closure.
includes single layer closures of heavily contaminated wounds that required extensive
cleaning/removal of matter
complex closure - Answers includes repair of wounds requiring more than layered closure, scar
revision, debridement, extensive undermining, stents, or retention sutures.
Necessary prep includes creation of limited defect for repairs/ debridement of complicated
lacerations/avulsions
does not include excision of malignant or benign lesions, excisional prep of wound bed, or
debridement of open fracture/dislocation
The physician - Answers The HPI must be documented in the medical record by
SOAP - Answers Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
all the necessary services normally supplied by a surgeon before, during, and after a procedure.
- Answers The global surgery includes
method and location - Answers A lymph node excision category codes are based on what two
things
variable - Answers The rules that govern coding in various health care settings are
destruction - Answers There is no tissue remaining from a pathological examination after this
particular method is used
