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MEDICAL CODING EXAM 2025-2026 (ACTUAL EXAM) | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST
EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT
1. ICD-10-CM Coding for Diabetes with Neuropathy
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code is used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
with diabetic neuropathy?
A. E11.9
B. E11.40
C. E11.21
D. E11.65
Correct Answer: B. E11.40
Rationale: E11.40 specifies type 2 diabetes with neuropathy, while E11.9 is
unspecified.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines
2. CPT Coding for Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
Question: Which CPT code is correct for a colonoscopy with snare
polypectomy?
A. 45378
B. 45380
C. 45385
D. 45388
Correct Answer: C. 45385
Rationale: CPT 45385 describes colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp
by snare technique.
Reference: AMA CPT Codebook 2025
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3. ICD-10-CM Code for Hypertension
Question: What is the ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension?
A. I10
B. I11.0
C. I12.9
D. I15.9
Correct Answer: A. I10
Rationale: I10 represents primary/essential hypertension without
complications.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Guidelines
4. Modifier Use for Multiple Procedures
Question: Which modifier is used for multiple procedures during the same
session?
A. -25
B. -50
C. -51
D. -59
Correct Answer: C. -51
Rationale: Modifier -51 is used to indicate multiple procedures in one
session.
Reference: CMS Modifier Guidelines
5. CPT Code for Chest X-Ray, Two Views
Question: Which CPT code represents a chest X-ray with two views?
A. 71045
B. 71046
C. 71047
D. 71048
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Correct Answer: B. 71046
Rationale: CPT 71046 = radiologic exam, chest, 2 views.
Reference: AMA CPT 2025
6. ICD-10-CM for Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI, Anterior
Wall)
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code applies to STEMI of the anterior wall?
A. I21.01
B. I21.09
C. I21.3
D. I21.4
Correct Answer: A. I21.01
Rationale: I21.01 = STEMI involving left main coronary artery, anterior
wall.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Codes
7. Evaluation & Management (E/M) – New Patient, Level 3
Question: What CPT code represents an office visit for a new patient, level
3?
A. 99202
B. 99203
C. 99213
D. 99215
Correct Answer: B. 99203
Rationale: 99203 = office/outpatient visit for new patient, moderate
complexity.
Reference: AMA CPT E/M Guidelines
8. CPT Code for Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Question: Which CPT code represents laparoscopic appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44960
C. 44970
D. 44979
Correct Answer: C. 44970
Rationale: 44970 = laparoscopic appendectomy.
Reference: AMA CPT 2025
9. ICD-10-CM for Asthma, Mild Persistent
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code is correct for mild persistent asthma?
A. J45.20
B. J45.30
C. J45.40
D. J45.909
Correct Answer: A. J45.20
Rationale: J45.20 = mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Tabular List
10. Modifier for Bilateral Procedures
Question: Which modifier indicates bilateral procedures?
A. -25
B. -50
C. -51
D. -59
Correct Answer: B. -50
Rationale: Modifier -50 = bilateral procedures performed during the same
session.
Reference: CMS Modifier Guidelines
MEDICAL CODING EXAM 2025-2026 (ACTUAL EXAM) | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST
EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT
1. ICD-10-CM Coding for Diabetes with Neuropathy
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code is used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
with diabetic neuropathy?
A. E11.9
B. E11.40
C. E11.21
D. E11.65
Correct Answer: B. E11.40
Rationale: E11.40 specifies type 2 diabetes with neuropathy, while E11.9 is
unspecified.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines
2. CPT Coding for Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
Question: Which CPT code is correct for a colonoscopy with snare
polypectomy?
A. 45378
B. 45380
C. 45385
D. 45388
Correct Answer: C. 45385
Rationale: CPT 45385 describes colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp
by snare technique.
Reference: AMA CPT Codebook 2025
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3. ICD-10-CM Code for Hypertension
Question: What is the ICD-10-CM code for essential hypertension?
A. I10
B. I11.0
C. I12.9
D. I15.9
Correct Answer: A. I10
Rationale: I10 represents primary/essential hypertension without
complications.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Guidelines
4. Modifier Use for Multiple Procedures
Question: Which modifier is used for multiple procedures during the same
session?
A. -25
B. -50
C. -51
D. -59
Correct Answer: C. -51
Rationale: Modifier -51 is used to indicate multiple procedures in one
session.
Reference: CMS Modifier Guidelines
5. CPT Code for Chest X-Ray, Two Views
Question: Which CPT code represents a chest X-ray with two views?
A. 71045
B. 71046
C. 71047
D. 71048
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Correct Answer: B. 71046
Rationale: CPT 71046 = radiologic exam, chest, 2 views.
Reference: AMA CPT 2025
6. ICD-10-CM for Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI, Anterior
Wall)
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code applies to STEMI of the anterior wall?
A. I21.01
B. I21.09
C. I21.3
D. I21.4
Correct Answer: A. I21.01
Rationale: I21.01 = STEMI involving left main coronary artery, anterior
wall.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Codes
7. Evaluation & Management (E/M) – New Patient, Level 3
Question: What CPT code represents an office visit for a new patient, level
3?
A. 99202
B. 99203
C. 99213
D. 99215
Correct Answer: B. 99203
Rationale: 99203 = office/outpatient visit for new patient, moderate
complexity.
Reference: AMA CPT E/M Guidelines
8. CPT Code for Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Question: Which CPT code represents laparoscopic appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44960
C. 44970
D. 44979
Correct Answer: C. 44970
Rationale: 44970 = laparoscopic appendectomy.
Reference: AMA CPT 2025
9. ICD-10-CM for Asthma, Mild Persistent
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code is correct for mild persistent asthma?
A. J45.20
B. J45.30
C. J45.40
D. J45.909
Correct Answer: A. J45.20
Rationale: J45.20 = mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated.
Reference: ICD-10-CM Tabular List
10. Modifier for Bilateral Procedures
Question: Which modifier indicates bilateral procedures?
A. -25
B. -50
C. -51
D. -59
Correct Answer: B. -50
Rationale: Modifier -50 = bilateral procedures performed during the same
session.
Reference: CMS Modifier Guidelines
