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Question 1:
A 45-year-old patient presents for a screening colonoscopy. During the procedure, a single polyp
is found and removed via snare technique.
A. 45378
B. 45385
C. 45380
D. 45384
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CPT code 45385 is used for colonoscopy with removal of a polyp using a snare
,technique. 45378 is for diagnostic colonoscopy only, while 45380 and 45384 involve biopsy and
hot biopsy forceps respectively.
Question 2:
A patient is seen in the ED with chest pain. ECG and cardiac enzymes are ordered and
interpreted by the ED physician. No procedures are performed.
A. 99284
B. 99285
C. 99281
D. 99283
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This visit involves high-complexity MDM, and multiple diagnostics, which supports
99285 (emergency department visit for a high severity problem).
Question 3:
Assign the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic
neuropathy.
A. E11.9
B. E11.40
C. E11.42
D. G63
✅ Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: E11.42 correctly reflects type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy. E11.9
is unspecified diabetes; E11.40 is diabetes with neuropathy unspecified.
Question 4:
A patient receives an intramuscular injection of penicillin.
A. 96372
B. 90471
C. 96374
D. 99211
✅ Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 96372 is used for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (IM or
subcutaneous), not chemotherapy or vaccine.
Question 5:
Which HCPCS code is used for a standard adult walker without wheels?
A. E0135
B. E0143
C. E0130
D. E0154
✅ Correct Answer: A
Rationale: E0135 describes a standard aluminum or other lightweight walker without wheels.
, Question 6:
A physician removes an impacted cerumen using instrumentation from both ears.
A. 69210
B. 69209
C. 92567
D. 69433
✅ Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 69210 covers the removal of impacted cerumen using instrumentation, lavage, or
suction. Modifier -50 is used for bilateral.
Question 7:
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient presenting with GERD?
A. K21.9
B. K20.9
C. K22.9
D. K29.7
✅ Correct Answer: A
Rationale: K21.9 is the correct code for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without
esophagitis.
Question 8:
A patient has a colonoscopy that is terminated due to poor prep, and only 50% of the exam is