Updated new AAPC CPC Course Final Exam Version - AAPC CPC Coding Exam the Certification Step Final Examination
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Updated new AAPC CPC Course Final Exam
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the Certification Step Final Examination
The term "episiotomy" best describes a procedure of what type? -------- Answer ---------
An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
Which g...
Updated new AAPC CPC Course Final Exam
Version 2023-2024 - AAPC CPC Coding Exam
the Certification Step Final Examination
The term "episiotomy" best describes a procedure of what type? -------- Answer ---------
An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
Which gland is located on the superior surface of the kidney? -------- Answer ---------
Adrenal gland
What is the function of the thyroid gland? -------- Answer --------- It secretes hormones
regulating body metabolism and blood calcium
Which of the following is true about the tympanic membrane? -------- Answer --------- It
separates the external ear from the middle ear
Bone marrow harvesting is a procedure to obtain bone marrow from a donor. Bone
marrow collected from a close relative is: -------- Answer --------- Allogenic
Removal of waste products from the blood is: -------- Answer --------- Hemodialysis
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: -------- Answer ---------
Thyrotoxicosis
Who are the parties responsible for overseeing changes and modifications to ICD - 9? --
------ Answer --------- NCHS and CMS
What is the meaning of "provider "in the ICD - nine guidelines refer to? -------- Answer ---
------ The physician
Category code 387, otosclerosis, includes what other disorder? -------- Answer ---------
Otospongiosis
What is an example of an injury that would be considered a superficial injury? --------
Answer --------- Blister
When a patient has a condition that is both acute and chronic in their separate entries
for both, how is it reported? -------- Answer --------- Code both sequencing the cute first
When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used
as a default type? -------- Answer --------- Type II
, What type of fracture is considered Traumatic? -------- Answer --------- Compound
fracture
Under what circumstances would an external cause code be reported? -------- Answer --
------- Causes of injury, poisoning, and other adverse affects
What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? -------- Answer --------- Chronic kidney
disease
Per CPT guidelines, what should professional coder seek out first when preparing to
code an operative report/physician note? -------- Answer --------- Procedure or service
What are services provided in the home by an agency considered? -------- Answer -------
-- Nonfacility
A covered entity may obtain consent of the individual to use or disclose protected health
information to carry out all but what of the following? -------- Answer --------- For public
use
Healthcare providers are responsible for developing ____ and policies and procedures
regarding privacy in their practices. -------- Answer --------- Notices of privacy practices
Which provider is not a mid-level provider? -------- Answer --------- Anesthesiologist
According to AAPC's code of ethics, a member shall use only ____ and ____ means in
all professional dealings. -------- Answer --------- Legal and ethical
The minimum necessary rule applies to -------- Answer --------- Covered entities taking
responsible steps
The mediastinum contains all of the following except: -------- Answer --------- Lungs
What type of provider goes through approximately 26 1/2 months of education and is
licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? -------- Answer ---------
Physician Assistant (PA)
The ____ describes whether specific medical items, services, treatment procedures, or
technologies are considered medically necessary under Medicare -------- Answer ---------
National Coverage Determinations
LCD's only have jurisdiction in their ____ area. -------- Answer --------- Regional
ABN stands for -------- Answer --------- Advance Beneficiary Notice
HIPPA was made into law in what year? -------- Answer --------- 1996
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