AAPC CPC EXAM SET 2026 STUDY
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,Removal of benign mole 1.5 cm trunk. Code type? Benign excision
What is destruction of lesion? Ablation without excision
Examples of destruction methods? Laser, cryosurgery, electrosurgery
Destruction codes differ by ______. Number of lesions
Is pathology included in excision? No
What is a pilonidal cyst? Cyst near coccyx
Pilonidal cyst codes depend on ______. Complexity
Nail avulsion removes what? Nail plate
Nail matrixectomy destroys what? Nail root
Permanent nail removal. Code? Matrixectomy
Breast biopsy includes what? Tissue removal for diagnosis
Mastectomy refers to ______. Removal of breast tissue
What is lumpectomy? Partial breast removal
Is imaging guidance coded separately? Sometimes yes
What does CPT 20,000 series cover? Musculoskeletal system
Musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, ______. Muscles
Incision codes 20000-20199 involve what? Opening procedures
What is fasciotomy? Incision into fascia
Incision into tendon sheath. Code category? Incision procedure
Excision means ______ removal. Surgical
What determines excision code? Location + complexity
Are biopsy and excision the same? No
What is arthrocentesis? Joint aspiration
Injection procedures codes range ______. 20500-20699
,Injection into tendon sheath. Code category? Injection procedure
What is synovectomy? Removal of synovial membrane
Repair codes involve what? Restoration of anatomy
Reconstruction restores ______. Function and form
What is grafting? Transplanting tissue
Bone graft performed. Category? Reconstruction
Is casting included in fracture care? Yes (usually)
What is ORIF? Open reduction internal fixation
Closed reduction does not involve ______. Incision
Open reduction includes what? Surgical exposure
Fracture reduced without incision. Type? Closed reduction
What is dislocation? Displacement of joint
CPT coding depends on ______. Documentation
What is debridement depth important for? Code selection
Debridement to muscle. Code based on? Depth
What is incision and drainage? Release of fluid
Abscess is a collection of ______. Pus
What is lesion? Abnormal tissue
Are margins included in destruction? No
What is biopsy? Sampling tissue
CPT codes are ______ codes. Procedural
What is modifier usage? Provide additional info
Multiple lesions removed. Code how? Count lesions
What is simple closure length based on? Wound length
, Intermediate repair includes ______. Layered closure
Complex repair includes ______. Undermining
What is excisional debridement? Removal using scalpel
Non-excisional cleaning. Code? Not excision
What is incision? Cutting into tissue
CPT stands for ______. Current Procedural Terminology
What is anatomy coding importance? Accurate selection
Removal of cyst trunk 2 cm. Code type? Excision
What is subcutaneous tissue? Fat layer
Epidermis is ______ layer. Outer
Dermis contains what? Blood vessels
What is electrocautery? Heat destruction
Burned wart removal. Code? Destruction
What is cryotherapy? Freezing tissue
Laser is used for ______. Destruction
What is aspiration? Fluid removal
Joint fluid removal. Code? Arthrocentesis
What is tendon? Connects muscle to bone
Ligament connects ______. Bone to bone
What is fascia? Connective tissue
Fascia incision. Code? Fasciotomy
What is revision surgery? Correction of prior surgery
Reconstruction restores ______. Anatomy
What is graft donor site? Tissue origin
GUIDE | PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales Included
,Removal of benign mole 1.5 cm trunk. Code type? Benign excision
What is destruction of lesion? Ablation without excision
Examples of destruction methods? Laser, cryosurgery, electrosurgery
Destruction codes differ by ______. Number of lesions
Is pathology included in excision? No
What is a pilonidal cyst? Cyst near coccyx
Pilonidal cyst codes depend on ______. Complexity
Nail avulsion removes what? Nail plate
Nail matrixectomy destroys what? Nail root
Permanent nail removal. Code? Matrixectomy
Breast biopsy includes what? Tissue removal for diagnosis
Mastectomy refers to ______. Removal of breast tissue
What is lumpectomy? Partial breast removal
Is imaging guidance coded separately? Sometimes yes
What does CPT 20,000 series cover? Musculoskeletal system
Musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, ______. Muscles
Incision codes 20000-20199 involve what? Opening procedures
What is fasciotomy? Incision into fascia
Incision into tendon sheath. Code category? Incision procedure
Excision means ______ removal. Surgical
What determines excision code? Location + complexity
Are biopsy and excision the same? No
What is arthrocentesis? Joint aspiration
Injection procedures codes range ______. 20500-20699
,Injection into tendon sheath. Code category? Injection procedure
What is synovectomy? Removal of synovial membrane
Repair codes involve what? Restoration of anatomy
Reconstruction restores ______. Function and form
What is grafting? Transplanting tissue
Bone graft performed. Category? Reconstruction
Is casting included in fracture care? Yes (usually)
What is ORIF? Open reduction internal fixation
Closed reduction does not involve ______. Incision
Open reduction includes what? Surgical exposure
Fracture reduced without incision. Type? Closed reduction
What is dislocation? Displacement of joint
CPT coding depends on ______. Documentation
What is debridement depth important for? Code selection
Debridement to muscle. Code based on? Depth
What is incision and drainage? Release of fluid
Abscess is a collection of ______. Pus
What is lesion? Abnormal tissue
Are margins included in destruction? No
What is biopsy? Sampling tissue
CPT codes are ______ codes. Procedural
What is modifier usage? Provide additional info
Multiple lesions removed. Code how? Count lesions
What is simple closure length based on? Wound length
, Intermediate repair includes ______. Layered closure
Complex repair includes ______. Undermining
What is excisional debridement? Removal using scalpel
Non-excisional cleaning. Code? Not excision
What is incision? Cutting into tissue
CPT stands for ______. Current Procedural Terminology
What is anatomy coding importance? Accurate selection
Removal of cyst trunk 2 cm. Code type? Excision
What is subcutaneous tissue? Fat layer
Epidermis is ______ layer. Outer
Dermis contains what? Blood vessels
What is electrocautery? Heat destruction
Burned wart removal. Code? Destruction
What is cryotherapy? Freezing tissue
Laser is used for ______. Destruction
What is aspiration? Fluid removal
Joint fluid removal. Code? Arthrocentesis
What is tendon? Connects muscle to bone
Ligament connects ______. Bone to bone
What is fascia? Connective tissue
Fascia incision. Code? Fasciotomy
What is revision surgery? Correction of prior surgery
Reconstruction restores ______. Anatomy
What is graft donor site? Tissue origin
