AAPC CPC EXAM PREP COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Surgical removal - CORRECT ANSWERS-The suffix -ectomy means
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - CORRECT ANSWERS-MRI stands for
The removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - CORRECT ANSWERS-The term "Salpingo-Oophorectomy"
refers to
Freezing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cryopreservation is a means of preserving something through
Paracentesis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following describes the removal of fluid from a body
cavity
Gastrotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS-If a surgeon cuts into a patient's stomach he has performed a
Muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-In the medical term myopathy the term pathy means disease. What is
diseased?
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella - CORRECT ANSWERS-The acronym MMRV stands for
Outer bone located in the forearm - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Radius is the
Hemic and Lymphatic - CORRECT ANSWERS-The spleen belongs to what organ system?
The distal portion - CORRECT ANSWERS-The portion of the femur bone that helps makes up the knee cap
is considered what?
Middle - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Midsagittal plane refers to what portion of the body?
,Cecum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
Teres - CORRECT ANSWERS-One of the six major scapulohumeral muscles
Where to esophagus joins the stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS-The cardia fundus is
Amputation, arm through humerus; secondary closure or scar revision - CORRECT ANSWERS-The full
description of CPT code 24925 is:
The condition of the patient justifies the service provided - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medical necessity means
what?
45392 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following codes allows the use of modifier 51?
It helps cover outpatient charges - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following statements is not true
regarding Medicare Part A
External cause codes are only used in the initial encounter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following
statements is false?
Exploration, including enlargement, debridement, removal of foreign body(ies), minor vessel ligation,
and repair - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wound exploration codes include the following service (s) :
I12.9, N18.3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the correct ICD-10-CM code(s) for malignant hypertension
with stage III kidney disease?
S51.822A, W07.XXXA, W25.XXXA, Y93.E9, Y92.030 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lucy was standing on a chair in
her apartment's kitchen trying to change a light bulb when she slipped and fell. She struck the glass top
stove, which shattered. She presents to the ER with a simple laceration to her left forearm that has
embedded glass particles. Which is the correct code(s)?
,T20.30XA, T24.319A, T22.299A, T31.42, X03.0XXA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Jim was at a bonfire when he
tripped and fell into the flames and sustained multiple burns. He came to the emergency room via an
ambulance and was treated for second and third degree burns on his face, second degree burns on his
upper arms and forearms, and third degree burns on the fronts of his thighs Which is the correct
code(s)?
O63.0, O09.513, Z37.0 - CORRECT ANSWERS-. A 35 year old woman who is pregnant in her 38th week
with her first child is admitted to the hospital. She experiences a prolonged labor during the first stage
and eventually births a healthy baby boy. Which is the correct code(s)?
S62.632A, Y93.64, W51.XXXA, Y92.320 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Henry was playing baseball at the town's
sports field and slid for home base where he collided with another player. He presents to the emergency
department complaining of pain in the distal portion of his right middle finger. It is swollen and
deformed. The physician orders an x-ray and diagnoses Henry with a displaced tuft fracture. He splints
the finger, provides narcotics for pain, and instructs Henry to follow-up with his orthopedist in two
weeks. Which is the correct code(s)?
F15.20, F10.20, F41.1, F43.10 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 60 year old male is admitted for detoxification and
rehabilitation. He has continuously abused amphetamines to the point that he cannot voluntarily stop on
his own and has become dependent upon them. He also has a long documented history of alcohol abuse
and alcoholism. He experiences high levels of anxiety due to PTSD, which causes him to use and abuse
substances. Which is the correct code(s)?
E11.319 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with uncontrolled type II diabetes is experiencing blurred vision
and an increase in floaters appearing in her vision. She is diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. Which is
the correct code(s)?
Z21 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient who is known to be HIV positive but who has no documented
symptoms would be assigned code
L55.1 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient fell asleep on the beach and comes in with blistering on her back.
She is diagnosed with second degree solar radiation burns. Which is the correct code(s)?
True - CORRECT ANSWERS-Signs and symptoms that are associated routinely with a disease process
should not be assigned as additional codes, unless otherwise instructed by classification.
, A6252, A6219 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient has a home health aide come to his home to clean and
dress a burn on his lower leg. The aide uses a special absorptive, sterile dressing to cover a 20 sq. cm.
area. She also covers a 15sq. cm. area with a self-adhesive sterile gauze pad.
Q4010 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 12 year old arrives in his pediatrician's office after colliding with another
player during a soccer game. He is complaining of pain in his right wrist. The physician orders an x-ray
and diagnoses him with a hairline fracture of the distal radius. He has a short arm fiberglass cast applied
and discharges him with follow up instructions.
J9070 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with Hodgkin's disease takes Neosar as part of his chemotherapy
regiment. He receives 100 mg once a week through intravenous infusion. Which is the correct code(s)?
A5500-A5513 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with diabetes is fitted for custom molded shoes. What is
the code range for such a fitting? Which is the correct code(s)?
E1222 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 300lb. paraplegic needs a special sized wheelchair with fixed arm rests
and elevating leg rests. Which is the correct code(s)?
99211 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient comes into her doctor's office for her weekly blood sugar check.
Her blood is drawn by the LPN on staff, the visit takes about 5 minutes total. Which is the correct
code(s)?
99234 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A three year old child is brought into the ER after swallowing a penny. A
detailed history and exam are taken on the child and medical decision making is of moderate complexity.
The child is admitted to observation for three hours and is then discharged home. Which is the correct
code(s)?
99471; J80; J18.9 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 20 month old child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia
and acute respiratory distress. The physician spends 3 minutes intubating the child and spends 90
minutes of Critical Care time stabilizing the patient. Which is the correct code(s)?
99360;99465; 99460 - CORRECT ANSWERS-At the request of a physician who is delivering for a high risk
pregnancy, Dr. Smith, a pediatrician, is present in the delivery room to assist the infant if needed. After
thirty minutes the infant is born, but is not breathing. The delivering physician hands the infant to Dr.
Smith who provides chest compressions and resuscitates the infant. The pediatrician then performs the
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
Surgical removal - CORRECT ANSWERS-The suffix -ectomy means
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - CORRECT ANSWERS-MRI stands for
The removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - CORRECT ANSWERS-The term "Salpingo-Oophorectomy"
refers to
Freezing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cryopreservation is a means of preserving something through
Paracentesis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following describes the removal of fluid from a body
cavity
Gastrotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS-If a surgeon cuts into a patient's stomach he has performed a
Muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-In the medical term myopathy the term pathy means disease. What is
diseased?
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella - CORRECT ANSWERS-The acronym MMRV stands for
Outer bone located in the forearm - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Radius is the
Hemic and Lymphatic - CORRECT ANSWERS-The spleen belongs to what organ system?
The distal portion - CORRECT ANSWERS-The portion of the femur bone that helps makes up the knee cap
is considered what?
Middle - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Midsagittal plane refers to what portion of the body?
,Cecum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
Teres - CORRECT ANSWERS-One of the six major scapulohumeral muscles
Where to esophagus joins the stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS-The cardia fundus is
Amputation, arm through humerus; secondary closure or scar revision - CORRECT ANSWERS-The full
description of CPT code 24925 is:
The condition of the patient justifies the service provided - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medical necessity means
what?
45392 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following codes allows the use of modifier 51?
It helps cover outpatient charges - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following statements is not true
regarding Medicare Part A
External cause codes are only used in the initial encounter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of the following
statements is false?
Exploration, including enlargement, debridement, removal of foreign body(ies), minor vessel ligation,
and repair - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wound exploration codes include the following service (s) :
I12.9, N18.3 - CORRECT ANSWERS-What is the correct ICD-10-CM code(s) for malignant hypertension
with stage III kidney disease?
S51.822A, W07.XXXA, W25.XXXA, Y93.E9, Y92.030 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lucy was standing on a chair in
her apartment's kitchen trying to change a light bulb when she slipped and fell. She struck the glass top
stove, which shattered. She presents to the ER with a simple laceration to her left forearm that has
embedded glass particles. Which is the correct code(s)?
,T20.30XA, T24.319A, T22.299A, T31.42, X03.0XXA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Jim was at a bonfire when he
tripped and fell into the flames and sustained multiple burns. He came to the emergency room via an
ambulance and was treated for second and third degree burns on his face, second degree burns on his
upper arms and forearms, and third degree burns on the fronts of his thighs Which is the correct
code(s)?
O63.0, O09.513, Z37.0 - CORRECT ANSWERS-. A 35 year old woman who is pregnant in her 38th week
with her first child is admitted to the hospital. She experiences a prolonged labor during the first stage
and eventually births a healthy baby boy. Which is the correct code(s)?
S62.632A, Y93.64, W51.XXXA, Y92.320 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Henry was playing baseball at the town's
sports field and slid for home base where he collided with another player. He presents to the emergency
department complaining of pain in the distal portion of his right middle finger. It is swollen and
deformed. The physician orders an x-ray and diagnoses Henry with a displaced tuft fracture. He splints
the finger, provides narcotics for pain, and instructs Henry to follow-up with his orthopedist in two
weeks. Which is the correct code(s)?
F15.20, F10.20, F41.1, F43.10 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 60 year old male is admitted for detoxification and
rehabilitation. He has continuously abused amphetamines to the point that he cannot voluntarily stop on
his own and has become dependent upon them. He also has a long documented history of alcohol abuse
and alcoholism. He experiences high levels of anxiety due to PTSD, which causes him to use and abuse
substances. Which is the correct code(s)?
E11.319 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with uncontrolled type II diabetes is experiencing blurred vision
and an increase in floaters appearing in her vision. She is diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. Which is
the correct code(s)?
Z21 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient who is known to be HIV positive but who has no documented
symptoms would be assigned code
L55.1 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient fell asleep on the beach and comes in with blistering on her back.
She is diagnosed with second degree solar radiation burns. Which is the correct code(s)?
True - CORRECT ANSWERS-Signs and symptoms that are associated routinely with a disease process
should not be assigned as additional codes, unless otherwise instructed by classification.
, A6252, A6219 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient has a home health aide come to his home to clean and
dress a burn on his lower leg. The aide uses a special absorptive, sterile dressing to cover a 20 sq. cm.
area. She also covers a 15sq. cm. area with a self-adhesive sterile gauze pad.
Q4010 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 12 year old arrives in his pediatrician's office after colliding with another
player during a soccer game. He is complaining of pain in his right wrist. The physician orders an x-ray
and diagnoses him with a hairline fracture of the distal radius. He has a short arm fiberglass cast applied
and discharges him with follow up instructions.
J9070 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with Hodgkin's disease takes Neosar as part of his chemotherapy
regiment. He receives 100 mg once a week through intravenous infusion. Which is the correct code(s)?
A5500-A5513 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient with diabetes is fitted for custom molded shoes. What is
the code range for such a fitting? Which is the correct code(s)?
E1222 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 300lb. paraplegic needs a special sized wheelchair with fixed arm rests
and elevating leg rests. Which is the correct code(s)?
99211 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A patient comes into her doctor's office for her weekly blood sugar check.
Her blood is drawn by the LPN on staff, the visit takes about 5 minutes total. Which is the correct
code(s)?
99234 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A three year old child is brought into the ER after swallowing a penny. A
detailed history and exam are taken on the child and medical decision making is of moderate complexity.
The child is admitted to observation for three hours and is then discharged home. Which is the correct
code(s)?
99471; J80; J18.9 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A 20 month old child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia
and acute respiratory distress. The physician spends 3 minutes intubating the child and spends 90
minutes of Critical Care time stabilizing the patient. Which is the correct code(s)?
99360;99465; 99460 - CORRECT ANSWERS-At the request of a physician who is delivering for a high risk
pregnancy, Dr. Smith, a pediatrician, is present in the delivery room to assist the infant if needed. After
thirty minutes the infant is born, but is not breathing. The delivering physician hands the infant to Dr.
Smith who provides chest compressions and resuscitates the infant. The pediatrician then performs the
