2025 AAPC CPC Final Exam
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When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?
- ANS --- 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? - ANS ---Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS ---Medicare administrative contractor
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? - ANS -- -7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS ---
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS ---Neuromuscular junction
, 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
What is the definition of coding? - ANS ---Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis.
The medical term for this condition is: - ANS ---Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS ---Thyrotoxicosis
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
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS ---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? - ANS ---G03.9
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS ---International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
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
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
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Answers [Graded A+] |
100% Actual Updated
Certification Prep
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended?
- ANS --- 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? - ANS ---Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - ANS ---Medicare administrative contractor
How many components should be included in an effective compliance
plan? - ANS -- -7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - ANS ---
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - ANS ---Neuromuscular junction
, 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
What is the definition of coding? - ANS ---Translating
documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain
reimbursement.
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis.
The medical term for this condition is: - ANS ---Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - ANS ---Thyrotoxicosis
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
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - ANS ---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? - ANS ---G03.9
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - ANS ---International
classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical modification
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
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
