101 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM Questions
and 100% Correct Answers
1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
ANS-Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD d
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101 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM Questions
and 100% Correct Answers
1. When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? -
ANS-Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
2. If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a
Medicare patient who determines coverage? - ANS-Medicare administrative
contractor (MAC)
3. MAC stands for what!? - ANS-Medicare administrative contractor
4. What is the definition of coding? - ANS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
5. How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? -
ANS-7
6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS-Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
7. What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS-Neuromuscular junction
8. The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANS-An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during
delivery
9. A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The
medical term for this condition is: - ANS-Orchiepididymitis
10.A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS-Thyrotoxicosis
11.What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS-International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
12.What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANS-The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are
coded as secondary
13.What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS-L50.9
14.20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting,
stiff neck, and fever. The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial
and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician reviews the results in the
patient is admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects that
the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED
physician? - ANS-G03.9
15.45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first
treatment of chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - ANS-Z51.11,
C57.7
16.The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately
his etiology is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has
consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is
reported? - ANS-M62.81
17.The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment
physical exam. The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC
automated and automated differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive
metabolic panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay (84443), all
part of the general health panel. A drug screen for multiple drug classes was also
collected (80100). What diagnosis code is reported? - ANS-Z02.1
18.What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of
cannabis? - ANS-F12.10
19.What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient
that has heart disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? -
ANS-I11.0, 150.1
20.A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had
diabetes for many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the
ulcer is due to his diabetes. What ICD 10 CM code are reported? - ANSE11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
21.What does the root word cool/o stand for? - ANS-Vagina
22.What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - ANS-Chronic kidney disease
23.The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD
10 CM code is reported? - ANS-T82.43XA
24.What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that
lost control on the highway and hit a guardrail? - ANS-Y92.411
25.A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a
postpartum breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? - ANSO91.12
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