AAPC CPC Exam| Code Selection Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/2024

AAPC CPC Exam| Code Selection Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/2024 QUESTION Melanin is found in what layer of the epidermis? A) Basal B) Epithelium C) Dermal D) Squamous Answer: A QUESTION Update Which statement is TRUE regarding the Table of Neoplasms in ICD-10-CM? A) The Table of Neoplasms is found in the Tabular List. B) There is not a Table of Neoplasms in ICD-10-CM. C) The Table of Neoplasms is found by looking for Neoplasm in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index. D) There are six columns in the Table of Neoplasms; Malignant Primary, Malignant Secondary, Ca in situ, Benign, Uncertain Behavior and Unspecified Behavior. Answer: D QUESTION What term relates to connection of skin to underlying muscles? A) Dermis B) Sebaceous C) Hypodermis D) Epidermis Answer: C QUESTION Most categories in ICD-10-CM chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes have three main 7th character extenders (with the exception of fractures). What does 7th character D indicate? A) Sequela B) Initial encounter C) Subsequent encounter D) 7th character extenders are not applicable for injury and poisoning. Answer: C QUESTION What is the correct diagnosis code to report treatment of a melanoma in-situ of the left upper arm? A) C44.609 B) C43.62 C) D04.62 D) D03.62 Answer: D QUESTION What CPT® codes are reported for the destruction of 16 premalignant lesions and 10 benign lesions using cryosurgery? A) 17004, 17110 B) 17000, 17003, 17004, 17110 C) 17000, 17003 x 2, 17110 D) 17110, 17003 Answer: A