AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS11
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - ANSWERS-Coding
from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
determines coverage? - ANSWERS-Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANSWERS-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - ANSWERS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANSWERS-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANSWERS-Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANSWERS-An incision made
into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: - ANSWERS-Orchiepididymitis
, A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANSWERS-Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANSWERS-International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANSWERS-The residual
condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANSWERS-L50.9
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? - ANSWERS-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - ANSWERS-Z51.11, C57.7
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? - ANSWERS-M62.81
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? - ANSWERS-
Z02.1
AND ANSWERS11
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - ANSWERS-Coding
from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
determines coverage? - ANSWERS-Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANSWERS-Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - ANSWERS-Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - ANSWERS-7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANSWERS-Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - ANSWERS-An incision made
into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: - ANSWERS-Orchiepididymitis
, A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANSWERS-Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANSWERS-International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - ANSWERS-The residual
condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANSWERS-L50.9
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? - ANSWERS-G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - ANSWERS-Z51.11, C57.7
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? - ANSWERS-M62.81
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? - ANSWERS-
Z02.1
