AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST UPDATE
RATED A+
A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant
margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out
and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure
was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent
histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure?
11626
11626, 12004-51
11626, 12044-51
11626, 13132-51, 13133 - C. 11626, 12044-51
A 30-year-old female is having 15 sq cm debridement performed on an infected
ulcer with eschar on the right foot. Using sharp dissection, the ulcer was debrided
all the way to down to the bone of the foot. The bone had to be minimally trimmed
, 2
because of a sharp point at the end of the metatarsal. After debriding the area, there
was minimal bleeding because of very poor circulation of the foot. It seems that the
, 3
toes next to the ulcer may have some involvement and cultures were taken. The
area was dressed with sterile saline and dressings and then wrapped. What CPT®
code should be reported?
11043
11012
11044
11042 - C. 11044
A 64-year-old female who has multiple sclerosis fell from her walker and landed
on a glass table. She lacerated her forehead, cheek and chin and the total length of
these lacerations was 6 cm. Her right arm and left leg had deep cuts measuring 5
cm on each extremity. Her right hand and right foot had a total of 3 cm lacerations.
The ED physician repaired the lacerations as follows: The forehead, cheek, and
chin had debridement and cleaning of glass debris with the lacerations being closed
with one layer closure, 6-0 Prolene sutures. The arm and leg were repaired by
layered closure, 6-0 Vicryl subcutaneous sutures and Prolene sutures on the skin.
The hand and foot were closed with adhesive strips. Select the appropriate
procedure codes for this visit.
, 4
99283-25, 12014, 12034-59, 12002-59, 11042-51
99283-25, 12053, 12034-59, 12002-59
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST UPDATE
RATED A+
A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant
margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out
and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure
was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent
histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure?
11626
11626, 12004-51
11626, 12044-51
11626, 13132-51, 13133 - C. 11626, 12044-51
A 30-year-old female is having 15 sq cm debridement performed on an infected
ulcer with eschar on the right foot. Using sharp dissection, the ulcer was debrided
all the way to down to the bone of the foot. The bone had to be minimally trimmed
, 2
because of a sharp point at the end of the metatarsal. After debriding the area, there
was minimal bleeding because of very poor circulation of the foot. It seems that the
, 3
toes next to the ulcer may have some involvement and cultures were taken. The
area was dressed with sterile saline and dressings and then wrapped. What CPT®
code should be reported?
11043
11012
11044
11042 - C. 11044
A 64-year-old female who has multiple sclerosis fell from her walker and landed
on a glass table. She lacerated her forehead, cheek and chin and the total length of
these lacerations was 6 cm. Her right arm and left leg had deep cuts measuring 5
cm on each extremity. Her right hand and right foot had a total of 3 cm lacerations.
The ED physician repaired the lacerations as follows: The forehead, cheek, and
chin had debridement and cleaning of glass debris with the lacerations being closed
with one layer closure, 6-0 Prolene sutures. The arm and leg were repaired by
layered closure, 6-0 Vicryl subcutaneous sutures and Prolene sutures on the skin.
The hand and foot were closed with adhesive strips. Select the appropriate
procedure codes for this visit.
, 4
99283-25, 12014, 12034-59, 12002-59, 11042-51
99283-25, 12053, 12034-59, 12002-59
