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AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam

Certification Provider: AAPC
Exam Name: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam
Number of questions in our database: 100
Exam Version: Mar. 22, 2024
Exam Official Topics:
  • Topic 1: Identify the information in appendices of the CPT? code book/ List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services/ Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
  • Topic 2: Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT?, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes/ Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services
  • Topic 3: Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes/ Identify the purpose of the CPT?, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books
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Free AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Exam Actual Questions

The questions for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam were last updated On Mar. 22, 2024

Question #1

A Medicare patient that is on dialysis for ESRD is seen by the nurse for a Hep B vaccination. This patient is given a dialysis patient dosage as part of a three-dose schedule. The nurse administers the Hep B vaccine in the right deltoid. The physician reviews the chart and signs off on the nurse's note.

What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported for the scheduled vaccine injection for this Medicare patient?

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Correct Answer: B

Question #2

Dr. Burns sees newborn baby James at the birthing center on the same day after the cesarean delivery. Dr. Burns examined baby James, the maternal and newborn history, ordered appropriate blood test tests and hearing screening. He met with the family at the end of the exam.

How would Dr. Bums report his services?

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Correct Answer: B

Question #3

A 49-year-old patient arrives with hearing loss in his left ear. Impedance testing via tympanometry is performed.

What CPT code is reported?

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Correct Answer: A

Question #4

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MR 003396

Operative Report

Preoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease

Postoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease

Procedure Performed: Placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) right common femoral artery

Description of Procedure: Patient's right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Right common femoral artery is found, and an incision is made over the artery exposing it. The artery is opened transversely, and the tip of the balloon catheter was placed in the right common femoral artery. The balloon pump had good waveform. The balloon pump catheter is secured to his skin after local anesthesia of 2 cc of 1% Xylocaine is used to numb the area. The balloon pump is secured with a 0-silk suture. The patient has sterile dressing placed. The patient tolerated the procedure. There were no complications.

What CPT coding is reported for this case?

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Correct Answer: C

Question #5

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MR 005398

Operative Report

Preoperative Diagnosis: Nonfunctioning right kidney with ureteral stricture.

Postoperative Diagnosis: Nonfunctioning right kidney with ureteral stricture.

Procedure: Right nephrectomy with partial ureterectomy.

Findings and Procedure: Under satisfactory general anesthesia, the patient was placed in the right flank position. Right flank and abdomen were prepared and draped out of the sterile field. Skin incision was made between the 11th and 12th ribs laterally. The incision was carried down through the underlying subcutaneous tissues, muscles, and fascia. The right retroperitoneal space was entered. Using blunt and sharp dissection, the right kidney was freed circumferentially. The right artery, vein, and ureter were identified. The ureter was dissected downward where it is completely obstructed in its distal extent. The ureter was clipped and divided distally. The right renal artery was then isolated and divided between 0 silk suture ligatures. The right renal vein was also ligated with suture ligatures and 0 silk ties. The right kidney and ureter were then submitted for pathologic evaluation. The operative field was inspected, and there was no residual bleeding noted, and then it was carefully irrigated with sterile water. Wound closure was then undertaken using 0 Vicryl for the fascial layers, 0 Vicryl for the muscular layers, 2-0 chromic for subcutaneous tissue, and clips for the skin. A Penrose drain was brought out through the dependent aspect of the incision. The patient lost minimal blood and tolerated the procedure well.

What CPT coding is reported for this case?

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Correct Answer: B


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