AAPC CRC READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

AAPC
CRC
READINESS EXAM
Q & S 2026/2027
1. Which of the following sources must be documented to
assign a diagnosis code for risk adjustment purposes?
 - A) Office visit notes
 - B) Laboratory results
 - C) Patient's billing record
 - D) Physician's documentation in the medical record
 - Correct Answer: D
 - Rationale: Risk adjustment coding relies on accurate
and thorough documentation in the medical record,
specifically the physician’s documentation, as this is
considered the definitive source.
2. When applying the ICD-10-CM code for diabetes with
complications, which of the following documentation
elements is essential?
 - A) Type of diabetes
 - B) Duration of diabetes
 - C) Whether it's treated with insulin
 - D) All of the above
 - Correct Answer: A
 - Rationale: Accurate risk adjustment coding for diabetes
with complications requires clear identification of the
diabetes type for proper classification.
3. Which of the following codes identifies morbid obesity
with alveolar hypoventilation?
 - A) E66.09
 - B) E66.8
 - C) E66.01