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AAPC CPC CHAPTER 11 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CURRENTLY TESTED AND APPROVED!! NEW
MODIFIED!!!
A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer.
The physician performs a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the
duodenum and jejunum. During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and
the physician discontinues the procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding
ulcer on the stomach lining as well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is
planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 ---- ANSWER----B
A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by using a bougie.
This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus transendoscopically
using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?
A) 43220
B) 43450-53, 43220
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C) 43450, 43220
D) 43220, 43450-52 ---- ANSWER----A
How do you report a screening colonoscopy performed on a 65 year-old Medicare patient
with a family history of colon cancer? The physician was able to pass the scope to the cecum.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 45330, Z13.818, Z80.0
B) 45378, Z12.11, Z85.038
C) G0104, Z13.818, Z85.038
D) G0105, Z12.11, Z80.0 ---- ANSWER----D
What ICD-10-CM code(s) is reported for ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding?
A) K51.511
B) K52.9, K62.5
C) K51.911
D) K51.90 ---- ANSWER----C
What is the CPT® code for removal of a foreign body from the esophagus via the thoracic
area?
A) 43215
B) 43020
C) 43500
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D) 43045 ---- ANSWER----D
Where is the vermilion border located?
A) Underneath the tongue
B) Upper and lower lips
C) Stomach lining
D) In the esophagus ---- ANSWER----B
A patient presents with a 2 cm benign lip lesion. The provider decides to remove the lesion
along with a portion of the lip by performing a wedge excision. Single-layer suture repair is
performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service?
A) 40510
B) 11442, 12011-51
C) 40510, 12011-51
D) 11442, 40510 ---- ANSWER----A
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient with IBS?
A) K58.9
B) K59.2
C) K58.0
D) K59.8 ---- ANSWER----A
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What is the correct CPT® coding for a partial distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y
reconstruction with vagotomy?
A) 43633, 43635
B) 43634, 43635
C) 43621, 43635
D) 43633, 43640-51 ---- ANSWER----A
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for diagnosis of a recurrent unilateral
reducible femoral hernia repair?
A) 49550, K41.91
B) 49555, K41.21
C) 49505, K41.31
D) 49555, K41.91 ---- ANSWER----D
In ICD-10-CM, how is Crohn's disease of the small intestine with intestinal obstruction
reported?
A) Crohn's disease of the small intestine is reported first with intestinal obstruction
reported as a secondary diagnosis.
B) Intestinal obstruction is reported first with Crohn's disease of the small intestine is
reported as a secondary.
C) One combination code is reported to indicate Crohn's disease of the small intestine
with intestinal obstruction.
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AAPC CPC CHAPTER 11 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CURRENTLY TESTED AND APPROVED!! NEW
MODIFIED!!!
A 33 year-old male patient presents to the endoscopy suite to determine if he has an ulcer.
The physician performs a diagnostic scope through the esophagus, stomach and into the
duodenum and jejunum. During the scope the patient has a severe drop in blood pressure and
the physician discontinues the procedure, but not before observing and diagnosing a bleeding
ulcer on the stomach lining as well a perforated ulcer in the jejunum. A repeat examination is
planned.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 43235-52, K25.4, K28.5
B) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.5
C) 43200-52, K25.5, K28.5
D) 43235-53, K25.4, K28.1 ---- ANSWER----B
A patient presents for esophageal dilation. The physician begins dilation by using a bougie.
This attempt was unsuccessful. The physician then dilates the esophagus transendoscopically
using a balloon (25mm). What CPT® code(s) is/are reported?
A) 43220
B) 43450-53, 43220
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C) 43450, 43220
D) 43220, 43450-52 ---- ANSWER----A
How do you report a screening colonoscopy performed on a 65 year-old Medicare patient
with a family history of colon cancer? The physician was able to pass the scope to the cecum.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A) 45330, Z13.818, Z80.0
B) 45378, Z12.11, Z85.038
C) G0104, Z13.818, Z85.038
D) G0105, Z12.11, Z80.0 ---- ANSWER----D
What ICD-10-CM code(s) is reported for ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding?
A) K51.511
B) K52.9, K62.5
C) K51.911
D) K51.90 ---- ANSWER----C
What is the CPT® code for removal of a foreign body from the esophagus via the thoracic
area?
A) 43215
B) 43020
C) 43500
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D) 43045 ---- ANSWER----D
Where is the vermilion border located?
A) Underneath the tongue
B) Upper and lower lips
C) Stomach lining
D) In the esophagus ---- ANSWER----B
A patient presents with a 2 cm benign lip lesion. The provider decides to remove the lesion
along with a portion of the lip by performing a wedge excision. Single-layer suture repair is
performed. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for this service?
A) 40510
B) 11442, 12011-51
C) 40510, 12011-51
D) 11442, 40510 ---- ANSWER----A
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a patient with IBS?
A) K58.9
B) K59.2
C) K58.0
D) K59.8 ---- ANSWER----A
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What is the correct CPT® coding for a partial distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y
reconstruction with vagotomy?
A) 43633, 43635
B) 43634, 43635
C) 43621, 43635
D) 43633, 43640-51 ---- ANSWER----A
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for diagnosis of a recurrent unilateral
reducible femoral hernia repair?
A) 49550, K41.91
B) 49555, K41.21
C) 49505, K41.31
D) 49555, K41.91 ---- ANSWER----D
In ICD-10-CM, how is Crohn's disease of the small intestine with intestinal obstruction
reported?
A) Crohn's disease of the small intestine is reported first with intestinal obstruction
reported as a secondary diagnosis.
B) Intestinal obstruction is reported first with Crohn's disease of the small intestine is
reported as a secondary.
C) One combination code is reported to indicate Crohn's disease of the small intestine
with intestinal obstruction.
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