CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A patient undergoes a retrograde urethrocystogram. The same
physician performs both the injection and the supervision and
interpretation, using equipment located in his office. Choose the
appropriate CPT code(s). -
correct answer ✅51610, 74450
The surgeon excised a malignant melanoma of the nose measuring
1.0 cm. in diameter. In addition, the operative report stated that
skin margins were taken, and the excised diameter was 2.5 cm.
What is the correct coding assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅11643
Which of the following codes is assigned for an ultrasound to
document placental location? -
correct answer ✅76815
A 55-year-old patient requires insertion of a venous access device
for long-term chemotherapy. Through a subclavian vein, the
surgeon performs a tunnel to place the subcutaneous port. What is
the correct coding assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅36561
,CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The anesthesiologist provided general anesthesia for a patient who
underwent a diagnostic arthroscopy of the acromioclavicular joint. -
correct answer ✅01622
Which of the following are official resources for CPT coding
guidelines? -
correct answer ✅AMA and CMS
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning coding the
placement of mesh during hernia repairs? -
correct answer ✅Placement of mesh is separately coded when
performed as part of a ventral hernia repair.
Choose the correct CPT code for a closed procedure that reduces a
femoral neck fracture requiring manipulation. -
correct answer ✅27232
A physician performs laser surgery to remove a lesion from the
patient's back. Choose the CPT classification for this procedure. -
correct answer ✅Destruction
,CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after tripping and
injuring her hand on the coffee table. The ED physician performed a
problem focused history and examination, and straightforward
medical decision-making. What is the correct E/M code for this
encounter? -
correct answer ✅99281
Select the correct code assignment for a proctosigmoidoscopy with
biopsy of two separate lesions. -
correct answer ✅45305
Which of the following modifiers is not approved for hospital
outpatient department reporting? -
correct answer ✅22 Increased Procedural Services
80061 is the CPT code assigned for Lipid panel to include serum
total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL levels. -
correct answer ✅True
An 82-year-old female Medicare patient had an enucleation of the
right eye done because of severe pain. Choose the correct code
assignment. (Modifiers should be assigned or not assigned as
, CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
appropriate.) -
correct answer ✅65101-RT
The surgeon performed a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy for
removal of a piece of a chicken bone. What is the correct code
assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅31577
The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral
salpingectomy. The coding professional reported the procedure
with codes 58150 and 58700. Which of the following is the correct
term for assigning these two codes together? -
correct answer ✅Unbundling
During a colonoscopy, the surgeon removes a polyp in the
descending colon with use of hot biopsy forceps and also removes a
polyp in the ascending colon with snare. Choose the correct CPT
coding assignment. -
correct answer ✅45384, 45385
What code is assigned for high energy extracorporeal shock wave
therapy involving the musculoskeletal system? -
correct answer ✅0101T
Answers (Grade A+)
A patient undergoes a retrograde urethrocystogram. The same
physician performs both the injection and the supervision and
interpretation, using equipment located in his office. Choose the
appropriate CPT code(s). -
correct answer ✅51610, 74450
The surgeon excised a malignant melanoma of the nose measuring
1.0 cm. in diameter. In addition, the operative report stated that
skin margins were taken, and the excised diameter was 2.5 cm.
What is the correct coding assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅11643
Which of the following codes is assigned for an ultrasound to
document placental location? -
correct answer ✅76815
A 55-year-old patient requires insertion of a venous access device
for long-term chemotherapy. Through a subclavian vein, the
surgeon performs a tunnel to place the subcutaneous port. What is
the correct coding assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅36561
,CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The anesthesiologist provided general anesthesia for a patient who
underwent a diagnostic arthroscopy of the acromioclavicular joint. -
correct answer ✅01622
Which of the following are official resources for CPT coding
guidelines? -
correct answer ✅AMA and CMS
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning coding the
placement of mesh during hernia repairs? -
correct answer ✅Placement of mesh is separately coded when
performed as part of a ventral hernia repair.
Choose the correct CPT code for a closed procedure that reduces a
femoral neck fracture requiring manipulation. -
correct answer ✅27232
A physician performs laser surgery to remove a lesion from the
patient's back. Choose the CPT classification for this procedure. -
correct answer ✅Destruction
,CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A patient is seen in the Emergency Department after tripping and
injuring her hand on the coffee table. The ED physician performed a
problem focused history and examination, and straightforward
medical decision-making. What is the correct E/M code for this
encounter? -
correct answer ✅99281
Select the correct code assignment for a proctosigmoidoscopy with
biopsy of two separate lesions. -
correct answer ✅45305
Which of the following modifiers is not approved for hospital
outpatient department reporting? -
correct answer ✅22 Increased Procedural Services
80061 is the CPT code assigned for Lipid panel to include serum
total cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL levels. -
correct answer ✅True
An 82-year-old female Medicare patient had an enucleation of the
right eye done because of severe pain. Choose the correct code
assignment. (Modifiers should be assigned or not assigned as
, CCS Ahima FINAL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
appropriate.) -
correct answer ✅65101-RT
The surgeon performed a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy for
removal of a piece of a chicken bone. What is the correct code
assignment for this procedure? -
correct answer ✅31577
The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral
salpingectomy. The coding professional reported the procedure
with codes 58150 and 58700. Which of the following is the correct
term for assigning these two codes together? -
correct answer ✅Unbundling
During a colonoscopy, the surgeon removes a polyp in the
descending colon with use of hot biopsy forceps and also removes a
polyp in the ascending colon with snare. Choose the correct CPT
coding assignment. -
correct answer ✅45384, 45385
What code is assigned for high energy extracorporeal shock wave
therapy involving the musculoskeletal system? -
correct answer ✅0101T
