AHIMA CCA- Exam 2026-2027

AHIMA CCA- Exam
2026-2027
1.
A 65-year-old white male was admitted to the hospital on 1/15 complaining of abdominal
pain. The attending physician requested an upper GI series and laboratory evaluation of
CBC and UA. The x-ray revealed possible cholelithiasis, and the UA showed an
increased white blood cell count. The patient was taken to surgery for an exploratory
laparoscopy, and a ruptured appendix was discovered. The chief complaint was:
a. Ruptured appendix
b. Exploratory laparoscopy
c. Abdominal pain
d. Cholelithiasis - Answer-c. Abdominal pain
The nature and duration of the symptoms that caused the patient to seek medical
attention as stated in the patient's own words (Odom-Wesley et al. 2009, 331).
2.
84. An individual stole and used another person's insurance information to obtain
medical care. This action would be considered:
a. Violation of bioethics
b. Fraud and abuse
c. Medical identity theft
d. Abuse - Answer-c. Medical identity theft
Correct Answer: 84. c. Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses a person's
name and sometimes other parts of their identity without the victim's knowledge or
consent to obtain medical services or goods (Johns 2011, 773).
3.
Identify the ICD-9-CM diagnostic code(s) for acute osteomyelitis of ankle due to
Staphylococcus.
a. 730.06
b. 730.07