AAPC CPC Final Objective Assessment
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1. A 27 year-old girl has been on the lung transplant list for months and today
she will be receiving a LT and RT lung from an individual involved in an MVA.
This person was DOA at the hospital and is an organ donor. The donor
pneumonectomy was performed by physician A, the backbench work by
physician B and the transplant of both lungs into the prepped and waiting
patient by physician C.
What is the correct coding for the removal (physician A), preparation (physician B)
and insertion (physician C) of the lungs?
A) 32850, 32856, 32851 x 2
B) 32850, 32855, 32851
C) 32850, 32856, 32853
D) 32850, 32855 x 2, 32850-50 - Correct Answer: C
2. A patient with partial vocal cord paralysis requires bilateral removal of the
arytenoids cartilage to improve breathing. The laryngoscope with operating
microscope is inserted. Adequate visualization is established and the arytenoid
,cartilage is exposed by excision of the mucosa overlying it. What diagnosis and
procedure codes are reported for this procedure?
A) 31560, J38.00
B) 31561, 69990, J38.02
C) 31561, J38.02
D) 31560, 69990, J38.02C - Correct Answer: C
3. A 14 year-old boy presents at the Emergency Department experiencing an
uncontrolled epistaxis. Through the nares, the ED provider packs his entire nose
via an anterior approach with extensive packing of medicated gauze. In
approximately 15 minutes the nosebleed stops. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes
are reported?
A) 30901-50, R04.0
B) 30903-50, R04.0
C) 30901, I78.0
D) 30905, R04.0 - Correct Answer: B
4. What ICD-10-CM code is reported for spontaneous pneumothorax?
A) S27.0XXA
B) J93.83
C) J95.811
D) S27.2XXA - Correct Answer: B
5. What CPT® code is reported for a frontal sinusotomy, nonobliterative, with
osteoplastic flap, brow incision?
,A) 31080
B) 31086
C) 31084
D) 31087 - Correct Answer: B
6. What ICD-10-CM code is reported for pyopneumothorax with fistula?
A) J86.0
B) J95.811
C) J93.9
D) J86.9 - Correct Answer: A
7. A surgeon performed a transthoracic median sternotomy for exploration of the
space around the lung sacs and for drainage of fluid, caused by pneumonia. What
is/are the appropriate code(s) for this scenario?
A) 39010
B) 39220, 32554-51
C) 39000, 32554-51
D) 39401 - Correct Answer: A
8. What anatomical cavity or compartment contains all of the thoracic viscera
except the lungs?
A) Mediastinum
B) Peritoneum
C) Mesentery
, D) Thoracic - Correct Answer: A
9. Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
A) Inferior turbinate
B) Sphenoid sinus
C) Tracheal bifurcation
D) Left bronchus - Correct Answer: C
10. Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in ICD-10-CM?
A) Only the asthma is reported.
B) COPD with bronchitis is reported for COPD with asthma.
C) The type of asthma is reported along with the COPD.
D) Only the COPD is reported. - Correct Answer: C
11. A patient's nose was hit with a baseball during a high school baseball game. At
that time reconstruction was performed with local grafts. Patient returns now as
an adult, discontent with the bony prominence along the bony pyramid and flat
look of the tip of the nose. He underwent major repair with osteotomies and
nasal tip work. What CPT® code is reported?
A) 30462
B) 30410
C) 30435
D) 30450 - Correct Answer: D
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace
2026-2027 Includes Frequently Tested
Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. A 27 year-old girl has been on the lung transplant list for months and today
she will be receiving a LT and RT lung from an individual involved in an MVA.
This person was DOA at the hospital and is an organ donor. The donor
pneumonectomy was performed by physician A, the backbench work by
physician B and the transplant of both lungs into the prepped and waiting
patient by physician C.
What is the correct coding for the removal (physician A), preparation (physician B)
and insertion (physician C) of the lungs?
A) 32850, 32856, 32851 x 2
B) 32850, 32855, 32851
C) 32850, 32856, 32853
D) 32850, 32855 x 2, 32850-50 - Correct Answer: C
2. A patient with partial vocal cord paralysis requires bilateral removal of the
arytenoids cartilage to improve breathing. The laryngoscope with operating
microscope is inserted. Adequate visualization is established and the arytenoid
,cartilage is exposed by excision of the mucosa overlying it. What diagnosis and
procedure codes are reported for this procedure?
A) 31560, J38.00
B) 31561, 69990, J38.02
C) 31561, J38.02
D) 31560, 69990, J38.02C - Correct Answer: C
3. A 14 year-old boy presents at the Emergency Department experiencing an
uncontrolled epistaxis. Through the nares, the ED provider packs his entire nose
via an anterior approach with extensive packing of medicated gauze. In
approximately 15 minutes the nosebleed stops. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes
are reported?
A) 30901-50, R04.0
B) 30903-50, R04.0
C) 30901, I78.0
D) 30905, R04.0 - Correct Answer: B
4. What ICD-10-CM code is reported for spontaneous pneumothorax?
A) S27.0XXA
B) J93.83
C) J95.811
D) S27.2XXA - Correct Answer: B
5. What CPT® code is reported for a frontal sinusotomy, nonobliterative, with
osteoplastic flap, brow incision?
,A) 31080
B) 31086
C) 31084
D) 31087 - Correct Answer: B
6. What ICD-10-CM code is reported for pyopneumothorax with fistula?
A) J86.0
B) J95.811
C) J93.9
D) J86.9 - Correct Answer: A
7. A surgeon performed a transthoracic median sternotomy for exploration of the
space around the lung sacs and for drainage of fluid, caused by pneumonia. What
is/are the appropriate code(s) for this scenario?
A) 39010
B) 39220, 32554-51
C) 39000, 32554-51
D) 39401 - Correct Answer: A
8. What anatomical cavity or compartment contains all of the thoracic viscera
except the lungs?
A) Mediastinum
B) Peritoneum
C) Mesentery
, D) Thoracic - Correct Answer: A
9. Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
A) Inferior turbinate
B) Sphenoid sinus
C) Tracheal bifurcation
D) Left bronchus - Correct Answer: C
10. Which statement is TRUE regarding coding COPD with asthma in ICD-10-CM?
A) Only the asthma is reported.
B) COPD with bronchitis is reported for COPD with asthma.
C) The type of asthma is reported along with the COPD.
D) Only the COPD is reported. - Correct Answer: C
11. A patient's nose was hit with a baseball during a high school baseball game. At
that time reconstruction was performed with local grafts. Patient returns now as
an adult, discontent with the bony prominence along the bony pyramid and flat
look of the tip of the nose. He underwent major repair with osteotomies and
nasal tip work. What CPT® code is reported?
A) 30462
B) 30410
C) 30435
D) 30450 - Correct Answer: D
