AAPC CPC FINAL Exam (Latest 2025 /
2026) Tested Questions with Revised
Answers, (A+ Guarantee)
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
determines coverage? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWERS Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS
7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - CORRECT ANSWERS An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Orchiepididymitis
, A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - CORRECT ANSWERS L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, and fever. The
ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician
reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects
that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician? - CORRECT
ANSWERS G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is unknown
and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy.
What diagnosis code is reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical exam. The
patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and automated differential
WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay
(84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug screen for multiple drug classes was also collected
(80100). What diagnosis code is reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS Z02.1
2026) Tested Questions with Revised
Answers, (A+ Guarantee)
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report
If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
determines coverage? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - CORRECT ANSWERS Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - CORRECT ANSWERS Translating documentation into
numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS
7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Acts as a gland by
synthesizing vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - CORRECT ANSWERS An
incision made into the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
condition is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Orchiepididymitis
, A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS International classification of diseases -
10th revised - clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
residual condition is coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - CORRECT ANSWERS L50.9
20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, and fever. The
ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician
reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects
that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician? - CORRECT
ANSWERS G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS Z51.11, C57.7
The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is unknown
and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy.
What diagnosis code is reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS M62.81
The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical exam. The
patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and automated differential
WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay
(84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug screen for multiple drug classes was also collected
(80100). What diagnosis code is reported? - CORRECT ANSWERS Z02.1
