May 2023 aapc Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AAPC CPC Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024 Update Q: When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used as a default type? Answer: Type II Q: What type of fracture is considered Traumatic? Answer: Compound fracture Q: Under what circumstances would an external cause code be reported? Answer: Causes of injury, poisoning, and other adverse affects Q: What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? Answer: C...

MAY 2023 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALE AGRADE When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - answerCoding from the header with out reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? - answerMedicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - answerMedicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? -...

CHC (2023/ 2024) Exam V1 |150 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: This is a very comprehensive legislation that ensures access to health coverage for those who change jobs or are temporarily out of work. It also provides the mechanism for funding the Department of Justice and the FBI for health care fraud investigations Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Q: How long is PHI protected after the person's death? Answer: 50 years ...

AAPC Official CPC Certification Study Guide Notes 2023|2024 "hold harmless clause" - Answer * found in some non-Medicare health plan contracts * prohibits billing to patient for anything beyond deductibles and co-pays. A compliance plan may offer several benefits, including: - Answer * more accurate payment of claims * fewer billing mistakes * improved documentation and more accurate coding * less chance of violating self-referral and anti-kickback status A healthcare clearing house i...

AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? 11626 11626, 12004-51 11626, 12044-51 ...

AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE RATED A+A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? 11626 11626, 1200...

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 235 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGARDE A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A...

AAPC CPC Exam Prep Compliance and Regulatory Questions and Answers 2023/2024. What document is referenced to when looking for potentialproblem areas identified by the government indicatingscrutiny of the services within the coming year?: A) OIG Compliance Plan Guidance B) OIG Security Summary C) OIG Work Plan D) OIG Investigation Plan Correct Answer: C (Rationale: Twice a year, the OIG releases a Work Plan outlining its priorities for the fiscal year ahead. Within the Work Plan, potential...