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AAPC CPC ExamChapter 1
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, What does MAC stands for? - Answer: Medicare Administrative Contractor
Which coding manuals do outpatient coders focus on learning? - Answer: CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD-
10-CM
In what year was the AAPC founded? - Answer: 1988
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)
In what year did HIPAA become law? - Answer: 1996
Which type of information is NOT maintained in a medical record? - Answer: Financial Records
The minimum necessary rule is based on sound current practice that protected health information
should NOT be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a
function. What does this mean? - Answer: Providers should develop safeguards to prevent
unauthorized access to protected health information.
If an NCD does not exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient, who
determines coverage? - Answer: Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
Professionals who specialize in coding are called:q - Answer: Coding specialists
In what year was HITECH enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? - Answer:
2009
LCDs only have jurisdiction in their ____. - Answer: Region
How many components are included in an effective compliance plan? - Answer: 7
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