Exam Details

  • Exam Code
    :AAPC-CPC
  • Exam Name
    :Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certification
    :AAPC Certifications
  • Vendor
    :AAPC
  • Total Questions
    :196 Q&As
  • Last Updated
    :Mar 24, 2025

AAPC AAPC Certifications AAPC-CPC Questions & Answers

  • Question 81:

    A 42-year-old with chronic left trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is introduced into the trochanteric bursa under ultrasonic guidance, and a total volume of 8 cc of normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog was injected.

    What CPT?code should be reported for the surgical procedure?

    A. 20610-LT

    B. 20611-LT, 76942

    C. 20611-LT

    D. 20610-LT, 76942

  • Question 82:

    View MR 099407

    MR 099407

    Emergency Department Visit

    Chief Complaint: VOMITING.

    This started just prior to arrival and is still present. He has had nausea and vomiting. No diarrhea, black stools, bloody stools or abdominal pain. Pt is diabetic and has been having elevated blood sugars (320 mg/dL).

    REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Unobtainable due to patient's altered mental status.

    PAST HISTORY: Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with history of poor compliance.

    Medications: See Nurses Notes.

    Allergies: PCN.

    SOCIAL HISTORY: Nonsmoker. No alcohol use or drug use.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES: The nursing notes have been reviewed.

    PHYSICAL EXAM

    Appearance: Lethargic. Patient in mild distress.

    Vital Signs: Have been reviewed-tachycardic.

    Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light.

    ENT: Dry mucous membranes present.

    Neck: Normal inspection. Neck supple.

    CVS: Tachycardia. Heart sounds normal. Pulses normal.

    E D. Course: Insulin IV drip per protocol, at 10 units/hr.

    Zofran 8 mg 01:33 Jul 13 2008 IVP.

    Phenergan 25 mg IVP. 07:52.Discussed case with physician. Dr. X. Reviewed test results. Agreed upon treatment plan. Physician will see patient in hospital.

    Total critical care time: 45 min.

    Disposition: Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Condition: stable.

    Admit decision based on need for monitoring and IV hydration and medications.

    CLINICAL IMPRESSION: Vomiting, diabetic ketoacidosis, probable diabetes insipidus.

    What E/M code is reported for this encounter?

    A. 99291

    B. 99291, 99292

    C. 99222

    D. 99285

  • Question 83:

    A 6-French sheath and catheter is placed into the coronary artery and is advanced to the left side of the heart into the ventricle. Ventriculography is performed using power injection of contrast agent. Pressures in the left heart are obtained. The coronary arteries are also selected and imaged.

    What CPT?code is reported?

    A. 93460

    B. 93454

    C. 93456

    D. 93458

  • Question 84:

    View MR 005398 MR 005398 Operative Report Preoperative Diagnosis: Nonfunctioning right kidney with ureteral stricture. Postoperative Diagnosis: Nonfunctioning right kidney with ureteral stricture. Procedure: Right nephrectomy with partial ureterectomy. Findings and Procedure: Under satisfactory general anesthesia, the patient was placed in the right flank position. Right flank and abdomen were prepared and draped out of the sterile field. Skin incision was made between the 11th and 12th

    ribs laterally. The incision was carried down through the underlying subcutaneous tissues, muscles, and fascia. The right retroperitoneal space was entered. Using blunt and sharp dissection, the right kidney was freed circumferentially. The

    right artery, vein, and ureter were identified. The ureter was dissected downward where it is completely obstructed in its distal extent. The ureter was clipped and divided distally. The right renal artery was then isolated and divided between 0

    silk suture ligatures. The right renal vein was also ligated with suture ligatures and 0 silk ties. The right kidney and ureter were then submitted for pathologic evaluation. The operative field was inspected, and there was no residual bleeding

    noted, and then it was carefully irrigated with sterile water. Wound closure was then undertaken using 0 Vicryl for the fascial layers, 0 Vicryl for the muscular layers, 2-0 chromic for subcutaneous tissue, and clips for the skin. A Penrose drain

    was brought out through the dependent aspect of the incision. The patient lost minimal blood and tolerated the procedure well.

    What CPT?coding is reported for this case?

    A. 50234

    B. 50220

    C. 50230

    D. 50240

  • Question 85:

    Eric is buying his first life insurance policy from XYZ Life Insurance Company. The company requires Eric have a physical exam prior to issuance of the policy. Eric sees his primary care provider who completes the required documentation and forms provided by the insurance company.

    How does the primary care provider report his services?

    A. 99499

    B. 99455

    C. 99456

    D. 99450

  • Question 86:

    A patient suffering from idiopathic dystonia is seen today and receives the following Botulinum injections: three muscle injections in both upper extremities and seven injections in six paraspinal muscles.

    How are these injections reported according to the CPT?guidelines?

    A. 64644, 64647 x 7

    B. 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647

    C. 64642, 64643, 64647

    D. 64642 x 3, 64642 x 3, 64647 x 7

  • Question 87:

    A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a

    stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.

    What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?

    A. 01925-QZ-QS-P5

    B. 00520-QZ-P5

    C. 00520-QX-QS-P5

    D. 01925-QZ-P5

  • Question 88:

    According to the Repair (Closure) CPT?guidelines, what type of repair is reported when a single layer closure includes copious irrigation and extensive cleaning to remove particulate matter?

    A. Simple repair

    B. Complex repair

    C. Intermediate repair

    D. Simple repair plus a code for irrigation

  • Question 89:

    Patient has esotropia of the right eye and presents to operating suite for strabismus surgery. The physician resects the medial rectus horizontal and lateral rectus muscles of the eye and secures them with adjustable sutures. Extensive scar tissue is noted, due to a previous surgery involving an extraocular muscle. Extraocular muscle is isolated, and the muscle is freed from surrounding scar tissues.

    What CPT?codes are reported for this surgery?

    A. 67314, 67334

    B. 67316, 67335

    C. 67312, 67335

    D. 67311, 67334

  • Question 90:

    A comatose patient is seen in the ER. The patient has a history of depression. Drug testing confirm she overdosed on tricyclic antidepressant drugs doxepin, amoxapine, and clomipramine.

    What CPT?code is reported?

    A. 80366

    B. 80335

    C. 80332

    D. 80338

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