AAPC CPC FINAL Exam Questions and
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Question>> 1
An elderly male patient presents to the ED complaining of a
high fever the day prior to the encounter and of extreme
lethargy. He has a history of benign hypertension which has
been elevated. On arrival he was examined by his primary
care physician and admitted, with possible urinary tract
infection and concern for his elevated blood pressure. He
was noted to have hematuria and a urine culture is
performed. Positive UTI and pseudomonas showed in the
urine culture and IV antibiotics were administered. During
the course of the day, his fever decreased, and his lethargy
improved. As the IV fluids were decreased, he resumed a
benign hypertensive state. On the next hospital day, his
primary care physician noted the urine was clear and he was
discharged on oral antibiotics. What ICD-10-CM codes
should be reported?
a. A41.52, N39.0, I10
b. N39.0, B96.5, I10
c. B96.5, N39.0, I10, R31.9
d. A41.9, I10, R31.9, N39.0
Correct Answer
b. N39.0, B96.5, I10
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,Question>> 2
What does ICD-10-CM stand for?
a. International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision,
Clinical Modification
b. Infections Classified Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical
Modification
c. International Code Diagnosis-10, Coding Medical
d. International Class Diagnosis 10th Book, Clinical
Medicine
Correct Answer
a. International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision,
Clinical Modification
Question>> 3
After referral from the ED, a patient sees an ophthalmologist
to examine an old injury with a retained magnetic iron metal
foreign body in his posterior wall within the right eye. There
is concern for an infection. What ICD-10-CM codes are
reported?
a. H44.741, Z18.11
b. H44.641, Z18.11
c. S05.51XD, Z18.11
d. S05.51XA, Z18.11
Correct Answer
b. H44.641, Z18.11
Question>> 4
Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
a. Left bronchus
b. Sphenoid sinus
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,c. Tracheal bifurcation
d. Inferior turbinate
Correct Answer
c. Tracheal bifurcation
Question>> 5
A patient is prescribed anticonvulsant medication for her
seizures. She returns to her doctor three days later with
nausea and rash from taking the anticonvulsant medication.
The provider notes that this is a drug reaction to an
anticonvulsant and changes the medication. What ICD-10-
CM codes are reported?
a. L27.0, R11.0, T42.75XA
b. L27.0, R11.2, T42.71XA
c. R20, R11.2, T42.71XA
d. R21, R11.0, T42.75XA
Correct Answer
a. L27.0, R11.0, T42.75XA
Question>> 6
PROCEDURES PERFORMED:
1. Bilateral facet joint injections, L4-L5
2. Bilateral facet joint injections, L5-S1
3. Fluoroscopy.
TECHNIQUE: The AP view was aligned with the proper tilt so
that the end plates for the desired levels were perpendicular.
The AP image showed the sacrum and the L5 spinous
process. Manual palpation located the sacral hiatus. The 6-
inch, 20-gauge needle with a slight volar bend was inserted
using fluoroscopy into each facet joint under AP image. The
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, bilateral L4-L5, and L5-S1 facet joints were injected in a
systematic fashion from caudal to cranial. A sterile dressing
was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well with
no complications and was transferred to recovery in good
condition. What CPT® codes are reported?
a. 64493-50 x 2
b. 64493-50, 64494-50-51, 77002-26
c. 64493-50, 64494 x 2, 77002-26
d. 64493-50, 64494 x 2
Correct Answer
d. 64493-50, 64494 x 2
Question>> 7
A patient is seen for hypertension. Her provider has her on
prescriptions, but her blood pressure is not yet at goal. The
patient does not exhibit any symptoms. When referring to
the number and complexity of problems addressed, what
type of problem is this considered?
a. Chronic illness with severe exacerbation , progression,
or side effects of treatment
b. Stable, chronic illness
c. Acute or chronic illness or injury that poses a threat to
life or bodily functions
d. Chronic illness with exacerbation, progression, or side
effects of treatment
Correct Answer
d. Chronic illness with exacerbation, progression, or side
effects of treatment Rational: HTN is a chronic illness, Not yet
within goal BP so not stable
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Correct Answers Latest Version Top
Rated
Question>> 1
An elderly male patient presents to the ED complaining of a
high fever the day prior to the encounter and of extreme
lethargy. He has a history of benign hypertension which has
been elevated. On arrival he was examined by his primary
care physician and admitted, with possible urinary tract
infection and concern for his elevated blood pressure. He
was noted to have hematuria and a urine culture is
performed. Positive UTI and pseudomonas showed in the
urine culture and IV antibiotics were administered. During
the course of the day, his fever decreased, and his lethargy
improved. As the IV fluids were decreased, he resumed a
benign hypertensive state. On the next hospital day, his
primary care physician noted the urine was clear and he was
discharged on oral antibiotics. What ICD-10-CM codes
should be reported?
a. A41.52, N39.0, I10
b. N39.0, B96.5, I10
c. B96.5, N39.0, I10, R31.9
d. A41.9, I10, R31.9, N39.0
Correct Answer
b. N39.0, B96.5, I10
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,Question>> 2
What does ICD-10-CM stand for?
a. International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision,
Clinical Modification
b. Infections Classified Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical
Modification
c. International Code Diagnosis-10, Coding Medical
d. International Class Diagnosis 10th Book, Clinical
Medicine
Correct Answer
a. International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision,
Clinical Modification
Question>> 3
After referral from the ED, a patient sees an ophthalmologist
to examine an old injury with a retained magnetic iron metal
foreign body in his posterior wall within the right eye. There
is concern for an infection. What ICD-10-CM codes are
reported?
a. H44.741, Z18.11
b. H44.641, Z18.11
c. S05.51XD, Z18.11
d. S05.51XA, Z18.11
Correct Answer
b. H44.641, Z18.11
Question>> 4
Where in the respiratory system is the carina located?
a. Left bronchus
b. Sphenoid sinus
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,c. Tracheal bifurcation
d. Inferior turbinate
Correct Answer
c. Tracheal bifurcation
Question>> 5
A patient is prescribed anticonvulsant medication for her
seizures. She returns to her doctor three days later with
nausea and rash from taking the anticonvulsant medication.
The provider notes that this is a drug reaction to an
anticonvulsant and changes the medication. What ICD-10-
CM codes are reported?
a. L27.0, R11.0, T42.75XA
b. L27.0, R11.2, T42.71XA
c. R20, R11.2, T42.71XA
d. R21, R11.0, T42.75XA
Correct Answer
a. L27.0, R11.0, T42.75XA
Question>> 6
PROCEDURES PERFORMED:
1. Bilateral facet joint injections, L4-L5
2. Bilateral facet joint injections, L5-S1
3. Fluoroscopy.
TECHNIQUE: The AP view was aligned with the proper tilt so
that the end plates for the desired levels were perpendicular.
The AP image showed the sacrum and the L5 spinous
process. Manual palpation located the sacral hiatus. The 6-
inch, 20-gauge needle with a slight volar bend was inserted
using fluoroscopy into each facet joint under AP image. The
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, bilateral L4-L5, and L5-S1 facet joints were injected in a
systematic fashion from caudal to cranial. A sterile dressing
was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well with
no complications and was transferred to recovery in good
condition. What CPT® codes are reported?
a. 64493-50 x 2
b. 64493-50, 64494-50-51, 77002-26
c. 64493-50, 64494 x 2, 77002-26
d. 64493-50, 64494 x 2
Correct Answer
d. 64493-50, 64494 x 2
Question>> 7
A patient is seen for hypertension. Her provider has her on
prescriptions, but her blood pressure is not yet at goal. The
patient does not exhibit any symptoms. When referring to
the number and complexity of problems addressed, what
type of problem is this considered?
a. Chronic illness with severe exacerbation , progression,
or side effects of treatment
b. Stable, chronic illness
c. Acute or chronic illness or injury that poses a threat to
life or bodily functions
d. Chronic illness with exacerbation, progression, or side
effects of treatment
Correct Answer
d. Chronic illness with exacerbation, progression, or side
effects of treatment Rational: HTN is a chronic illness, Not yet
within goal BP so not stable
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