AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - 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? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical
codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - 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: - Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - International classification of diseases - 10th revised -
clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - 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? - 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? - G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - 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? - 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? - Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? -
F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has
heart disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? - I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes
for many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his
diabetes. What ICD 10 CM code are reported? - E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? - T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control
on the highway and hit a guardrail? - Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum
breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? - O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount
of LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? - T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an
accident. She now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? - S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? -
Physician work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - 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? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)
MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor
What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical
codes used to obtain reimbursement.
How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - 7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - Acts as a gland by synthesizing
vitamin A.
What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Neuromuscular junction
The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - 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: - Orchiepididymitis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - Thyrotoxicosis
What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - International classification of diseases - 10th revised -
clinical modification
What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - 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? - 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? - G03.9
45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - 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? - 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? - Z02.1
What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? -
F12.10
What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has
heart disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? - I11.0, 150.1
A 45-year-old male patient has developed in ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes
for many years and is on insulin. The physician determines that the ulcer is due to his
diabetes. What ICD 10 CM code are reported? - E11.622, L98.429, Z79.4
What does the root word cool/o stand for? - Vagina
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? - Chronic kidney disease
The patient is in for in initial replacement of a leaking dialysis catheter. What ICD 10 CM
code is reported? - T82.43XA
What is/are the external cause code(s) for a passenger involved in a MVA that lost control
on the highway and hit a guardrail? - Y92.411
A patient was admitted three weeks following a normal vaginal delivery with a postpartum
breast abscess. What ICD 10 code should be reported? - O91.12
A 28-year-old male was rushed to the ED after being found unconscious. Information from
family members indicated that the patient had left a suicide note and taking a large amount
of LSD (a hallucinogenic). What ICD 10 CM codes are reported? - T40.8X2A, R40.20
A 63-year-old fractured her scaphoid bone in her right wrist three months ago in an
accident. She now presents with a non-union of the scaphoid bone. What ICD 10 CM code is
reported? - S62.001K
What three components are considered when relative value units are established? -
Physician work, practice expense, malpractice insurance
