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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC)
EXAMINATION-CPC EXAM A&B LATEST UPDATE
2026-2027 WITH ALL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
Question: The patient is a 59 year-old white male who underwent carotid endarterectomy for
symptomatic left carotid stenosis a year ago. A carotid CT angiogram showed a recurrent 90%
left internal carotid artery stenosis extending into the common carotid artery. He is taken to the
operating room for re-do left carotid endarterectomy. The left neck was prepped and the
previous incision was carefully reopened. Using sharp dissection, the common carotid artery
and its branches were dissected free. The patient was systematically heparinized and after a few
minutes, clamps were applied to the common carotid artery and its branches. A longitudinal
arteriotomy was carried out with findings of extensive layering of intimal hyperplasia with no
evidence of recurrent atherosclerosis. A silastic balloon-tip shunt was inserted first proximally
and then distally, with restoration of flow. Several layers of intima were removed and the endart
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 35301, 35390
The procedure involved removing plaque and the vessel lining from the carotid artery through a
neck incision, eliminating multiple choice answers C and D. This was a re-operation (35390), as
the original surgery was performed a year ago.
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Question: A 52 year-old patient is admitted to the hospital for chronic cholecystitis for which a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be performed. A transverse infraumbilical incision was made
sharply dissecting to the subcutaneous tissue down to the fascia using access under direct
vision with a Vesi-Port and a scope was placed into the abdomen. Three other ports were
inserted under direct vision. The fundus of the gallbladder was grasped through the lateral port,
where multiple adhesions to the gallbladder were taken down sharply and bluntly: The
gallbladder appeared chronically inflamed. Dissection was carried out to the right of this
identifying a small cystic duct and artery, was clipped twice proximally, once distally and
transected. The gallbladder was then taken down from the bed using electrocautery, delivering
it into an endo-bag and removing it from the abdominal cavity with the umbilical port. What
CPT® and ICD-10-C - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 47562, K81.1
One way to narrow down your choices is by the diagnosis. The patient has chronic cholecystitis.
In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Cholecystitis/chronic, referring you to code K81.1.
Verify code in the Tabular List for accuracy. This eliminates multiple choice A and C. The patient
had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, eliminating multiple choice answer D.
Question: A 70 year-old female who has a history of symptomatic ventral hernia was advised to
undergo laparoscopic evaluation and repair. An incision was made in the epigastrium and
dissection was carried down through the subcutaneous tissue. Two 5-mm trocars were placed,
one in the left upper quadrant and one in the left lower quadrant and the laparoscope was
inserted. Dissection was carried down to the area of the hernia where a small defect was clearly
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visualized. There was some omentum, which was adhered to the hernia and this was delivered
back into the peritoneal cavity. The mesh was tacked on to cover the defect. What procedure
code(s) is (are) reported?
A. 49560, 49568
B. 49652
C. 49653
D. 49652, 49568 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 49652
The patient is having a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, eliminating multiple choice answer A.
The hernia is not documented as being incarcerated or strangulated, eliminating multiple choice
answer C. A parenthetical note under the code description for 49652 indicates that a mesh
insertion (49568) is not reported with this code when performed; eliminating multiple choice
answer D
Question: The patient is a 50 year-old gentleman who presented to the emergency room with
signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis with possible rupture. He has been brought to the
operating room. An infraumbilical incision was made which a 5-mm VersaStep™ trocar was
inserted. A 5-mm 0- degree laparoscope was introduced. A second 5-mm trocar was placed
suprapubically and a 12-mm trocar in the left lower quadrant. A window was made in the
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mesoappendix using blunt dissection with no rupture noted. The base of the appendix was then
divided and placed into an Endo-catch bag and the 12-mm defect was brought out. Select the
appropriate code for this procedure:
A. 44970
B. 44950
C. 44960
D. 44979 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. 44970
Patient is having the surgery performed by a laparoscope, eliminating multiple choice answers B
and C. The surgical procedure performed was an appendectomy, eliminating multiple choice D.
Q:46 year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly
on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used
for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The
specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for
this procedure?
A. 11626
B. 11626, 12004-51
C. 11626, 12044-51
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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC)
EXAMINATION-CPC EXAM A&B LATEST UPDATE
2026-2027 WITH ALL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
Question: The patient is a 59 year-old white male who underwent carotid endarterectomy for
symptomatic left carotid stenosis a year ago. A carotid CT angiogram showed a recurrent 90%
left internal carotid artery stenosis extending into the common carotid artery. He is taken to the
operating room for re-do left carotid endarterectomy. The left neck was prepped and the
previous incision was carefully reopened. Using sharp dissection, the common carotid artery
and its branches were dissected free. The patient was systematically heparinized and after a few
minutes, clamps were applied to the common carotid artery and its branches. A longitudinal
arteriotomy was carried out with findings of extensive layering of intimal hyperplasia with no
evidence of recurrent atherosclerosis. A silastic balloon-tip shunt was inserted first proximally
and then distally, with restoration of flow. Several layers of intima were removed and the endart
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 35301, 35390
The procedure involved removing plaque and the vessel lining from the carotid artery through a
neck incision, eliminating multiple choice answers C and D. This was a re-operation (35390), as
the original surgery was performed a year ago.
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Question: A 52 year-old patient is admitted to the hospital for chronic cholecystitis for which a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be performed. A transverse infraumbilical incision was made
sharply dissecting to the subcutaneous tissue down to the fascia using access under direct
vision with a Vesi-Port and a scope was placed into the abdomen. Three other ports were
inserted under direct vision. The fundus of the gallbladder was grasped through the lateral port,
where multiple adhesions to the gallbladder were taken down sharply and bluntly: The
gallbladder appeared chronically inflamed. Dissection was carried out to the right of this
identifying a small cystic duct and artery, was clipped twice proximally, once distally and
transected. The gallbladder was then taken down from the bed using electrocautery, delivering
it into an endo-bag and removing it from the abdominal cavity with the umbilical port. What
CPT® and ICD-10-C - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 47562, K81.1
One way to narrow down your choices is by the diagnosis. The patient has chronic cholecystitis.
In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Cholecystitis/chronic, referring you to code K81.1.
Verify code in the Tabular List for accuracy. This eliminates multiple choice A and C. The patient
had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, eliminating multiple choice answer D.
Question: A 70 year-old female who has a history of symptomatic ventral hernia was advised to
undergo laparoscopic evaluation and repair. An incision was made in the epigastrium and
dissection was carried down through the subcutaneous tissue. Two 5-mm trocars were placed,
one in the left upper quadrant and one in the left lower quadrant and the laparoscope was
inserted. Dissection was carried down to the area of the hernia where a small defect was clearly
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visualized. There was some omentum, which was adhered to the hernia and this was delivered
back into the peritoneal cavity. The mesh was tacked on to cover the defect. What procedure
code(s) is (are) reported?
A. 49560, 49568
B. 49652
C. 49653
D. 49652, 49568 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 49652
The patient is having a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, eliminating multiple choice answer A.
The hernia is not documented as being incarcerated or strangulated, eliminating multiple choice
answer C. A parenthetical note under the code description for 49652 indicates that a mesh
insertion (49568) is not reported with this code when performed; eliminating multiple choice
answer D
Question: The patient is a 50 year-old gentleman who presented to the emergency room with
signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis with possible rupture. He has been brought to the
operating room. An infraumbilical incision was made which a 5-mm VersaStep™ trocar was
inserted. A 5-mm 0- degree laparoscope was introduced. A second 5-mm trocar was placed
suprapubically and a 12-mm trocar in the left lower quadrant. A window was made in the
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mesoappendix using blunt dissection with no rupture noted. The base of the appendix was then
divided and placed into an Endo-catch bag and the 12-mm defect was brought out. Select the
appropriate code for this procedure:
A. 44970
B. 44950
C. 44960
D. 44979 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. 44970
Patient is having the surgery performed by a laparoscope, eliminating multiple choice answers B
and C. The surgical procedure performed was an appendectomy, eliminating multiple choice D.
Q:46 year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly
on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used
for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The
specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for
this procedure?
A. 11626
B. 11626, 12004-51
C. 11626, 12044-51
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