AAPC CPCO READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

AAPC
CPCO
READINESS EXAM
Q & S
©2026/2027
1. Which of the following acts established the requirement
for healthcare entities to implement national standards for
electronic health transactions?
 A. Privacy Act of 1974
 B. HIPAA
 C. HITECH Act
 D. Stark Law
 Correct Answer: B. HIPAA
 Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the establishment of
national standards for electronic health transactions.
2. Under the False Claims Act, which of the following is
considered a potential violation?
 A. Disclosing patient information without consent
 B. Billing for services not rendered
 C. Referring patients to a facility where the provider has a
financial interest
 D. Engaging in price fixing among competitors
 Correct Answer: B. Billing for services not rendered
 Rationale: The False Claims Act prohibits submitting
false claims for payment to the government, including billing
for services not provided.