Sample/Practice/Free CPC/CPC-H Coding Exam Questions
1. Jill is a 29-year-old patient of
Dr. Marks. She is seen by Dr. Marks for a cough with wheezing and
yellow-colored mucus of three days’ duration, as well as four days of external
bleeding hemorrhoids and diarrhea. Dr. Marks gives Jill Amoxicillin for acute
viral bronchitis, instructions for care of external hemorrhoids, and a diet
plan to assist with the diarrhea. What diagnoses should Dr. Marks use for this
encounter?
a.
466.0, 455.5, 787.91
b.
787.91, 466.11, 455.5
c.
466.11, 787.91, 455.2
d.
466.0, 455.8, 787.91
2. What HCPCS Level II code
describes Ensure HN therapy with an enteral infusion pump with alarm?
a.
B4150, B9002
b.
B4152, B9000
c.
B4150
d.
None of the above
3. Which types of joints are
considered synovial?
a.
Suture joint, medial joint, and articulation joint
b.
Ball-and-socket joint, hinge joint, and saddle joint
c.
Pivot joint, talus joint, and cranial joint
d.
Ball-and socket joint, nasal joint, and elevation joint
4. A physician applied a cast and
also provided all of the subsequent fracture care. The same physician may
report the application of the cast separately from the fracture care.
a.
True
b.
False
5. Immediately prior to inserting a
permanent pacemaker and placing an electrode in the ventricle, the same
physician surgically created a pocket to hold the pulse generator. How should
the physician report the creation of the pocket?
a.
Skin pocket is included
b.
33222
c.
33222, 33215-51
d.
33233
6. What modifier should be used for
an incomplete colonoscopy when the patient was prepared for a full colonoscopy?
a.
78
b.
52
c.
24
d.
None of the above
7. A physician inserts a single
temporary transvenous pacing catheter into the right atrium and connects the
electrode to an external pulse generator. How should the physician report these
services?
a.
33214
b.
33206
c.
33210
d.
33211-52
8. A surgeon performs a diagnostic
laparoscopy followed by a laparoscopic
nephrectomy (including partial
ureterectomy). How should the physician report these services?
a.
50546
b.
49320, 50546-51
c.
49320
d.
50549
9. It is appropriate to separately
report a visceral repair when a closure of an
ureterovisceral fistula is
performed during the same surgical session.
a.
True
b.
False
10. A dermatologist excises a 3.5
cm benign lesion from a patient’s back. After the lesion is successfully
removed, the dermatologist performs an intermediate 3.5 cm layered closure. How
should you report these services?
a.
11404, 12031
b.
11404, 12032-51
c.
11404
d.
11404, 12032-57
11. How would a physician report a
bilateral diagnostic nasal endoscopy followed by endoscopic debridement of the
nasal cavity during the same operative session?
a.
31240, 31237
b.
31254
c.
31237-50
d.
31237
12. What is the name of a procedure
that involves the passage of an endoscope down through the esophagus?
a.
Septoplasty
b.
Sinusotomy
c.
Laryngoscopy
d.
Esophagoscopy
13. A physician excises a lesion
from the iris of the right eye. How should the physician report these services?
a.
66761-50
b.
66770-RT
c.
66635-52
d.
66600-RT
14. A patient presents to have
corns removed from his foot. The physician performs paring to successfully
remove four lesions. How should the physician report these services?
a.
11056
b.
11056, 12000
c.
11056 x 4
d.
11704
15. The subsection microbiology in
the Pathology and Laboratory section of the CPT Manual includes codes for
bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology.
a.
True
b.
False
16. A 13-year-old patient suffering
from end-stage renal disease received a full month of services, including
growth and development assessment, parent counseling, and monitoring of
adequate nutrition. These services were completed in an outpatient facility.
How would the physician report these services?
a.
90999
b.
97803, 90924
c.
90920
d.
90924
17. A patient is admitted to the
hospital for insertion of 15 interstitial radiation ribbons. How would the
facility report the radiology services?
a.
77778
b.
99222, 77763
c.
77777-TC
d.
77762 x 15
18. Mrs. Smith was seen by her
family physician, Dr. Marks. Mrs. Smith complains she has had a sore throat,
breathing problems, and a fever for five days. She is a diabetic patient and
has been taking over-the-counter medications that have interfered with her insulin
medication. Dr. Marks documented a detailed history, detailed examination, and
moderately complex decision-making. Dr. Marks spent 35 minutes with the patient
during the examination. How should the physician report this service?
a.
99215
b.
99204
c.
99205
d.
99214
19. Pediatric critical care patient
transport codes include vascular access procedures, blood gases, and review of
information data stored in computer.
a.
True
b.
False
20. An anesthesiologist administers
anesthesia for a male patient prior to the surgeon performing a total hip
replacement. The patient is 75 years old and suffers from mild hypertension.
How should you code the anesthesia services?
a.
01214, 99100-59
b.
01214-47
c.
01214-P2, 99100
d.
01214-P3
Answers
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. C
