AAPC CPC FINAL | 100 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? Correct Answer:
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? Correct Answer: Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? Correct Answer: Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? Correct Answer: Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? Correct Answer: 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Correct Answer: Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? Correct Answer: Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? Correct Answer: An incision
made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: Correct Answer: Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: Correct Answer: Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? Correct Answer: International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: G03.9
, 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? Correct Answer: Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is
unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps
muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? Correct Answer: M62.81
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? Correct
Answer: Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? Correct
Answer: F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has heart
disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? Correct Answer: I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes for
many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What
ICD 10 CM code are reported? Correct Answer: E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? Correct Answer: Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? Correct Answer: Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM code
is reported? Correct Answer: T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control on the
highway and hit a guardrail? Correct Answer: Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum breast
abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? Correct Answer: O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount of
LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? Correct Answer: T40.8X2A,
R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an accident. She
now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is reported? Correct
Answer: S62.001K
with 100% Correct Answers
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? Correct Answer:
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? Correct Answer: Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? Correct Answer: Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? Correct Answer: Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? Correct Answer: 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Correct Answer: Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? Correct Answer: Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? Correct Answer: An incision
made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: Correct Answer: Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: Correct Answer: Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? Correct Answer: International classification of diseases - 10th
revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: G03.9
, 45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? Correct Answer: Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is
unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps
muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? Correct Answer: M62.81
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? Correct
Answer: Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? Correct
Answer: F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has heart
disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? Correct Answer: I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes for
many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What
ICD 10 CM code are reported? Correct Answer: E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? Correct Answer: Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? Correct Answer: Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM code
is reported? Correct Answer: T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control on the
highway and hit a guardrail? Correct Answer: Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum breast
abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? Correct Answer: O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount of
LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? Correct Answer: T40.8X2A,
R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an accident. She
now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is reported? Correct
Answer: S62.001K
