AAPC CIC READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

AAPC
CIC
READINESS EXAM
Q & S
©2026/2027
1. Question 1: A patient undergoes a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code?
 - A) 0FT44ZZ
 - B) 0FB44ZZ
 - C) 0FHG4ZZ
 - D) 0FT90ZZ

 Answer: A) 0FT44ZZ
 Rationale: This code represents a laparoscopic
removal (resection) of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) via
a percutaneous endoscopic approach.
2. Question 2: A surgeon performs a left knee joint
replacement using a synthetic substitute. What ICD-10-PCS
code is correct?
 - A) 0SRR0JZ
 - B) 0SRR4JZ
 - C) 0SRR0J9
 - D) 0SRR4J9
 Answer: B) 0SRR4JZ
 Rationale: The code refers to the replacement of the
left knee joint with a synthetic substitute using an open
approach.
3. Question 3: During a coronary artery bypass surgery, a
single coronary artery is by using the left internal
mammary artery. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code?
 - A) 02100Z9
 - B) 02100Z8
©2026/2027
 - C) 021209W
 - D) 021109W

 Answer: D) 021109W
 Rationale: This code specifies a single coronary artery
bypass using the left internal mammary artery as the
bypass conduit.