AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWER KEY &
RATIONALE
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