Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder (AAPC-CPC) Free Practice Test
Question 1
Which type of anesthesia is NOT separately reportable?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 2
It is appropriate to use a HCPCS Level II G code, as opposed to a CPT code, to report a screening service performed on an asymptomatic patient.
Correct Answer: B
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Question 3
The appendix is removed through an abdominal incision due to metastatic colon malignancy. How should this be reported?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 4
A patient has a colonoscopy in which the provider removes three polyps from the transverse colon. The first polyp is removed by means of a hot snare technique, and the following two polyps are removed using hot biopsy forceps. What CPT code(s) should be reported for this encounter?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 5
An extracapsular cataract extraction procedure was performed on a patient with a clouded and discolored lens. The physician uses iris hooks in the right pupil to ensure safe and controlled access to the cataract and blue staining dye to visualize the capsulorhexis. Using suction, the existing lens capsule is removed, and an intraocular lens is inserted. What should the physician report?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 6
Which procedure uses a thin tube to examine the abdominal organs through a small incision in the belly?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 7
A patient undergoes surgery with anesthesia and is arousable with painful stimulation. What is the level of sedation the patient MOST likely received?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 8
A 72 -year-old patient is admitted due to atrial fibrillation. A comprehensive electrophysiology study is completed with fluoroscopic guidance, followed by a cardiac catheter ablation during the same procedure. The procedure took 22 minutes, and the patient was moderately sedated. Which CPT codes should the cardiologist report?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 9
A 15-year-old male patient is seen in the emergency department due to a dislocated left elbow, caused by a fall from his skateboard. The physician performs a comprehensive physical evaluation to check for other injuries before manually realigning the dislocation and placing a splint from the shoulder to wrist. The patient is informed to follow up in 4 weeks. Which CPT and ICD-IO-CM codes should the emergency department report?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 10
A patient is scheduled for a total knee replacement. The assigned anesthesiologist performs a femoral nerve block using an ultrasound machine just prior to entering the operating room to aid in postoperative pain control. Once in the operating room, general anesthesia is administered to the patient. What CPT code(s) should the anesthesiologist report?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 11
A 39-year-old female patient has developed a diaphragmatic hernia after an episode of domestic violence. The surgeon repairs the hernia through an incision into the abdomen. The patient is later discharged with no complications. How should this encounter be reported?
Correct Answer: C
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