AAPC CPMA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

AAPC CPMA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027
1. Advanced Auditing Theory:
 What is the primary purpose of a risk-based audit plan?
 A) To randomly select cases for review
 B) To focus on areas with the highest risk of noncompliance
 C) To ensure all areas are audited equally
 D) To prioritize low-risk areas to save time
 Answer: B) To focus on areas with the highest risk of
non-compliance
 Rationale: A risk-based audit plan aims to prioritize and
address areas that pose the greatest risk to the
organization, ensuring effective resource allocation.
2. Legal and Regulatory Issues:
 Which of the following laws primarily governs patient
privacy and security of health information?
 A) Stark Law
 B) Anti-Kickback Statute
 C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
 D) False Claims Act
 Answer: C) Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
 Rationale: HIPAA is the comprehensive federal law
responsible for establishing standards for patient privacy
and the security of health information.
3. NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative):
 The purpose of NCCI edits is:
 A) To define medical necessity
 B) To prevent improper coding
 C) To enforce the use of new medical technologies