AAPC CPC 2017

Question 1_4 out of 4 points What term best describes a mass of hyperplastic scar tissue? Selected Answer: b. Keloid Correct Answer: b. Keloid Response Feedback: Rationale: A keloid scar is excess growth of connective tissue during the healing process.  Question 2_4 out of 4 points What is commonly known as a boil of the skin? Selected Answer: d. Furuncle Correct Answer: d. Furuncle Response Feedback: Rationale: Carbuncles and furuncles (boils) typically are caused by a stap...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points What hernia repair codes can be reported with add-on code 49568? Selected Answer: a. Correct Answer: a. Response Feedback: Rationale: Look in your CPT® codebook for 49568. The parenthetical note under add-on code 49568 states to Use 49568 in conjunction with , .  Question 2_4 out of 4 points Services provided in the home by an agency are considered Selected Answer: c. Facility services Correct Answer: c. Facility services Response Feedback: Ra...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points What is the value of a remittance advice? Selected Answer: c. It states what will be paid and why any changes to charges were made. Correct Answer: c. It states what will be paid and why any changes to charges were made. Response Feedback: Rationale: The determination of the payer is sent to the provider in the form of a remittance advice. The remittance advice explains the outcome of the insurance adjudication on the claim, including the payment amount, co...

 Question 1_4 out of 4 points What is a myocardial infarction? Selected Answer: d. Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death Correct Answer: d. Lack of oxygen to the heart tissue, resulting in tissue death  Question 2_4 out of 4 points Which of the following are auditory ossicles? Selected Answer: b. Stapes and incus Correct Answer: b. Stapes and incus  Question 3_4 out of 4 points If a woman has a Pap smear performed by her gynecologist, what part of th...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points What modifier identifies the professional component of a service? Selected Answer: c. 26 Correct Answer: c. 26 Response Feedback: Rationale: Modifier 26 identifies the Professional component. Modifier TC identifies the technical component. There is no modifier PC. The HCPCS Level I modifiers are listed in the CPT® codebook in Appendix A and the HCPCS Level II modifiers are listed in the HCPCS codebook.  Question 2_4 out of 4 points What modifier must...

Question 7_1 out of 1 points Which of the following is true about the function of the cochlea Selected Answer: d. It transmits sound only. Correct Answer: d. It transmits sound only. Response Feedback: Rationale: As the stapes footplate moves the oval window, and creates waves in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli of the cochlea, the round window membrane moves, which causes movement of the endolymph inside the cochlear duct. This causes the basilar membrane to vibrate, which in turn ...

Question 7_1 out of 1 points Which of the following is true about the function of the cochlea Selected Answer: d. It transmits sound only. Correct Answer: d. It transmits sound only. Response Feedback: Rationale: As the stapes footplate moves the oval window, and creates waves in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli of the cochlea, the round window membrane moves, which causes movement of the endolymph inside the cochlear duct. This causes the basilar membrane to vibrate, which in turn ...

 Question 1_4 out of 4 points A patient is seen by Dr. B who is covering on call services for Dr. A. The patient is an established patient with Dr. A. but she has not been seen by Dr. B. before. Which E/M subcategory is appropriate to report the services provided by Dr. B? Selected Answer: a. Established patient office visit Correct Answer: a. Established patient office visit Response Feedback: Rationale: According to the E/M Guideline for New and Established Patient, when a provide...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes in the atrium and ventricle. The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and programmed parameters of the system. What CPT® code is reported? Selected Answer: d. 93288 Correct Answer: d. 93288 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker, Heart/Evaluation and Programming/In Person and you ...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points A 22 year-old patient who has severe medical problems is placed under general anesthesia by an anesthetist for a service not usually requiring anesthesia. What modifier would be appended to the service? Selected Answer: b. 23 Correct Answer: b. 23 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® codebook go to Appendix A – Modifiers. Review the modifiers to determine that modifier 23 is reported to indicate a procedure not usually requiring anesthesia (either ...