AHIMA MEDICAL CODING ACTUAL EXAM 2025 ||163
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE RATIONALES
1. Explain the significance of accurate coding in the context of excising a
basal cell carcinoma. Why is it important to document the specific ICD-10-
CM and CPT codes?
It ensures proper billing and reimbursement for healthcare
services.
It allows for easier patient referrals to specialists.
It simplifies the treatment process for healthcare providers.
It reduces the need for follow-up appointments.
2. A patient is diagnosed with carcinoma in situ of the cervix and is scheduled
for a surgical procedure. Which ICD-10-CM code should be used to
accurately represent this diagnosis in the medical record?
C53.9 - Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
D06.9 - Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri, unspecified
C53.0 - Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri, endocervical
D05.9 - Carcinoma in situ of breast, unspecified
3. A pregnant woman in her second trimester is diagnosed with an
incompetent cervix and requires a cervical cerclage. If the procedure is
performed under general anesthesia instead of spinal anesthesia, which
CPT code should be used?
59871
,59870
034.32
59872
,4. If a new patient is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
stage 3, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus with nephropathy,
which of the following coding combinations would be appropriate?
E11.9, I10, N18.3
E11.29, I10, N18.3
E11.9, I10, N17.9
E11.29, I10, N17.9
5. Explain the significance of the CPT code 28293-TA in the context of hallux
valgus repair.
It indicates the severity of the condition.
It specifies the type of surgical procedure performed.
It is used for billing purposes only.
It relates to the patient's recovery time.
6. Explain the significance of accurately coding the diagnoses of recurrent
epileptic seizures and tic douloureux in a patient's medical record.
It ensures proper billing and reimbursement.
It is only necessary for research purposes.
It has no impact on patient care.
It is only relevant for outpatient settings.
7. Explain the significance of accurate coding in the context of the provided
clinical scenario involving noncardiac chest pain and esophageal acid
reflux testing.
, It ensures proper billing and reimbursement for healthcare
services.
It is only necessary for outpatient settings.
It has no impact on patient care or treatment outcomes.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE RATIONALES
1. Explain the significance of accurate coding in the context of excising a
basal cell carcinoma. Why is it important to document the specific ICD-10-
CM and CPT codes?
It ensures proper billing and reimbursement for healthcare
services.
It allows for easier patient referrals to specialists.
It simplifies the treatment process for healthcare providers.
It reduces the need for follow-up appointments.
2. A patient is diagnosed with carcinoma in situ of the cervix and is scheduled
for a surgical procedure. Which ICD-10-CM code should be used to
accurately represent this diagnosis in the medical record?
C53.9 - Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
D06.9 - Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri, unspecified
C53.0 - Carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri, endocervical
D05.9 - Carcinoma in situ of breast, unspecified
3. A pregnant woman in her second trimester is diagnosed with an
incompetent cervix and requires a cervical cerclage. If the procedure is
performed under general anesthesia instead of spinal anesthesia, which
CPT code should be used?
59871
,59870
034.32
59872
,4. If a new patient is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
stage 3, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus with nephropathy,
which of the following coding combinations would be appropriate?
E11.9, I10, N18.3
E11.29, I10, N18.3
E11.9, I10, N17.9
E11.29, I10, N17.9
5. Explain the significance of the CPT code 28293-TA in the context of hallux
valgus repair.
It indicates the severity of the condition.
It specifies the type of surgical procedure performed.
It is used for billing purposes only.
It relates to the patient's recovery time.
6. Explain the significance of accurately coding the diagnoses of recurrent
epileptic seizures and tic douloureux in a patient's medical record.
It ensures proper billing and reimbursement.
It is only necessary for research purposes.
It has no impact on patient care.
It is only relevant for outpatient settings.
7. Explain the significance of accurate coding in the context of the provided
clinical scenario involving noncardiac chest pain and esophageal acid
reflux testing.
, It ensures proper billing and reimbursement for healthcare
services.
It is only necessary for outpatient settings.
It has no impact on patient care or treatment outcomes.
