Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Practice Exam
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1. A patient presents for removal of a benign skin lesion (1.5 cm) from the
arm with simple closure. What CPT code is appropriate?
A. 11402
B. 11403
C. 11603
D. 12001
Answer: B
11403 = benign lesion excision, trunk/arms/legs, 1.1–2.0 cm. Closure is
included.
2. A new patient office visit with an expanded problem-focused history,
expanded problem-focused exam, and low MDM.
A. 99202
B. 99203
C. 99204
D. 99212
Answer: B
99203 corresponds to new patient, low-level complexity services.
3. What ICD-10-CM code is used for essential hypertension?
A. I11.9
B. I12.0
C. I10
D. I15.0
Answer: C
I10 = essential (primary) hypertension.
,4. A screening colonoscopy converted to diagnostic polyp removal by snare.
A. 45380
B. 45385
C. G0121
D. 45384
Answer: B
45385 = colonoscopy with snare polypectomy. Screening modifier may apply
(e.g., PT).
5. A patient receives a flu vaccine. What code describes the vaccine
administration?
A. 90658
B. 90460
C. 90471
D. 99211
Answer: C
90471 = immunization administration (single vaccine, age 19+).
6. Which modifier indicates multiple procedures?
A. 51
B. 51
C. 59
D. 25
Answer: B
Modifier 51 = multiple procedures in the same session.
7. Modifier for distinct procedural service?
A. 50
B. 51
C. 59
D. 24
Answer: C
Modifier 59 unbundles distinct services only when appropriate.
, 8. Diabetes type 2 with chronic kidney disease stage 3b.
A. E11.22 + N18.30
B. E11.22 + N18.32
C. E11.29 + N18.30
D. E11.21 + N18.32
Answer: B
E11.22 = Type 2 DM with CKD; N18.32 = CKD stage 3b.
9. CPT for laparoscopic appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44970
C. 44979
D. 44960
Answer: B
44970 = laparoscopic appendectomy.
10. A physician performs a 12-lead ECG with interpretation.
A. 93000
B. 93000
C. 93005
D. 93010
Answer: B
93000 = tracing + interpretation.
11. Chest X-ray 2 views.
A. 71045
B. 71046
C. 71046
D. 71047
Answer: C
71046 = chest radiograph, 2 views.
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1. A patient presents for removal of a benign skin lesion (1.5 cm) from the
arm with simple closure. What CPT code is appropriate?
A. 11402
B. 11403
C. 11603
D. 12001
Answer: B
11403 = benign lesion excision, trunk/arms/legs, 1.1–2.0 cm. Closure is
included.
2. A new patient office visit with an expanded problem-focused history,
expanded problem-focused exam, and low MDM.
A. 99202
B. 99203
C. 99204
D. 99212
Answer: B
99203 corresponds to new patient, low-level complexity services.
3. What ICD-10-CM code is used for essential hypertension?
A. I11.9
B. I12.0
C. I10
D. I15.0
Answer: C
I10 = essential (primary) hypertension.
,4. A screening colonoscopy converted to diagnostic polyp removal by snare.
A. 45380
B. 45385
C. G0121
D. 45384
Answer: B
45385 = colonoscopy with snare polypectomy. Screening modifier may apply
(e.g., PT).
5. A patient receives a flu vaccine. What code describes the vaccine
administration?
A. 90658
B. 90460
C. 90471
D. 99211
Answer: C
90471 = immunization administration (single vaccine, age 19+).
6. Which modifier indicates multiple procedures?
A. 51
B. 51
C. 59
D. 25
Answer: B
Modifier 51 = multiple procedures in the same session.
7. Modifier for distinct procedural service?
A. 50
B. 51
C. 59
D. 24
Answer: C
Modifier 59 unbundles distinct services only when appropriate.
, 8. Diabetes type 2 with chronic kidney disease stage 3b.
A. E11.22 + N18.30
B. E11.22 + N18.32
C. E11.29 + N18.30
D. E11.21 + N18.32
Answer: B
E11.22 = Type 2 DM with CKD; N18.32 = CKD stage 3b.
9. CPT for laparoscopic appendectomy?
A. 44950
B. 44970
C. 44979
D. 44960
Answer: B
44970 = laparoscopic appendectomy.
10. A physician performs a 12-lead ECG with interpretation.
A. 93000
B. 93000
C. 93005
D. 93010
Answer: B
93000 = tracing + interpretation.
11. Chest X-ray 2 views.
A. 71045
B. 71046
C. 71046
D. 71047
Answer: C
71046 = chest radiograph, 2 views.
