AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWER KEY & RATIONALE

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWER KEY & RATIONALE

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWER KEY &

RATIONALE

When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - Coding 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? - Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)

MAC stands for what!? - Medicare administrative contractor

What is the definition of coding? - Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes

used to obtain reimbursement.

How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.

What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - Neuromuscular junction

The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - An incision made into the

perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery

A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this

condition is: - Orchiepididymitis

A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - Thyrotoxicosis

What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - International classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical

modification

What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - The residual condition is coded

first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary

What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - L50.9

20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, and fever.

The ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber puncture. The ED

physician reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED

physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED

physician? - G03.9

45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of

chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - Z51.11, C57.7

The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is

unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps

muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported? - M62.81

The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical exam.

The patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and automated

differential WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating

hormone assay (84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug screen for multiple drug classes

was also collected (80100). What diagnosis code is reported? - Z02.1

What ICD 10 CM code is reported for a patient who is a habitual abuser of cannabis? - F12.10

What codes, according to ICD 10 CM sequencing guidelines, describe a patient that has heart

disease due to malignant hypertension with left heart failure? - I11.0, 150.1