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AAPC LATEST EXAM QUIZ TEST WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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AAPC LATEST EXAM QUIZ TEST WITHCOMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A 67-year-old newly diagnosed with DM type 1 is being seen in
the office today for dietetic training with the office's dietitian. The
training was for an hour and covered special diet instructions,
blood glucose monitoring, and instruction on how to administer
daily insulin injections. Which HCPCS Level II codes(s) will be
reported for this session.
A. G0108 x 2
B. G0109 x 2
C. A9275, A4211
D. S9214 Correct Answer A. G0108 x 2
A patient has an insulin pump of 100 units. The pump is filled.
Which code reports the supply?
A. J1817
B. J1815 x 20
C. J1817 x 2
D. J1835 Correct Answer C. J1817 x 2
Which of the following Z codes categories can only be reported as
a first listed diagnosis code?
A. Z67
B. Z69
C. Z58
D. Z03 Correct Answer D. Z03
When coding for a patient who has had a primary malignancy of
the thyroid cartilage that was completely excised a year ago,
which of the following statements is TRUE?
,A. When the cancer is surgically removed with no further
treatment provided & there is no evidence of any existing primary
malignancy, code Z85.80.
B. When further treatment is provided & there is evidence of an
existing metastasis, code first Z85.80 & then C32.9.
C. Any mention of extension, invasion, or metastasis to another
site is coded as a D49.1, Z85.80.
D. When the cancer is surgically removed but the patient is
receiving chemotherapy treatment report Z85.80 Correct Answer
A. When the cancer is surgically removed with no further
treatment provided & there is no evidence of any existing primary
malignancy, code Z85.80.
What is the full CPT code description for 61535.
A. Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for subdural
implantation of an electrode array, for long-term seizure
monitoring; for removal of epidural or subdural electrode array,
without excision of cerebral tissue (separate procedure)
B. Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for removal of epidural
or subdural electrode array, without excision of cerebral tissue
(separate procedure)
C. For removal of epidural of subdural electrode array, without
exicision of cerebral tissue (separate procedure)
D. For excision of epileptogenic gocus without
electrocorticography during surgery; for removal of epidural or
subdural electrod array, without excision of cerebra tissue
(separate procedure) Correct Answer B. Craniotomy with
elevation of bone flap; for removal of epidural or subdural
electrode array, without excision of cerebral tissue (separate
procedure)
In order to use the critical care codes, which of the following
statements is TRUE?
A. Critical care services can be provided in an internist's office.
,B. Critical care services provided for more than 15 minutes but
less than 30 minutes should be billed with 99291 & modifier 52.
C. Time spent reviewing laboratory test results or discussing the
critically ill patient's care with other medical staff in the unit or at
the nursing station on the floor cannot be included in the
determination of critical care time.
D. Physician can provide services to another patient during the
same time providing critical care services to a critically ill patient.
Correct Answer A. Critical care services can be provided in an
internist's office
Which of the following place of service codes is reported for
fracture care performed by an orthopedic physician in the ED?
A. 11
B. 20
C. 22
D. 23 Correct Answer D. 23
Which of the following statements regarding advanced beneficiary
notices (ABN) is TRUE:
A. ABN must specify only the CPT code that Medicare is
expected to deny.
B. Generic ABN which states that a Medicare denial of payment is
possible, or the internist is unaware whether Medicare will deny
payment or not is acceptable.
C. An ABN must be completed before delivery of items or
services are provided.
D. An ABN must be obtained from a patient even in a medical
emergency when the services to be provided are not covered.
Correct Answer C. An ABN must be completed before delivery of
items or services are provided.B. Minor surgery performed in a
physician's office
Which of the following is an example of fraud?
, A. Reporting the code for ultrasound guidance when used to
perform a liver biopsy
B. Reporting a biopsy and excision performed on the same skin
lesion during the same encounter
C. Failing to append modifier 26 on an X-ray that is performed
and interpreted in the physicians office
D. Reporting a lab panel with an additional lab test that is not
included in the lab panel Correct Answer C. Failing to append
modifier 26 on an X-ray that is performed and interpreted in the
physicians office.
Which of the following services are covered by Medicare Part B?
A. Inpatient chemotherapy
B. Minor surgery performed in a physician's office
C. Routine dental care
D. Assisted living facility Correct Answer B. Minor surgery
performed in a physician's office
INDICATION: Patient has a hypertrophic scar on the posterior
side of the left leg, at the level of the knee. This has begun to
restrict his mobility. His physical therapy trial was unsuccessful.
PROCEDURE: After the proper induction of anesthesia, the
subcutaneous tissue of the patient's left leg beneath the scar was
infiltrated with crystalloid solution containing epinephrine to
minimize blood loss. The scar was then excised down to viable
dermis. Hemostasis was obtained with epinephrine soaked pads.
Skin was created by the surgery. The graft was secured with skin
staples, and then dressed with fine mesh guaze followed by
medication-soaked gauze. The donor site was dressed with mesh
followed by Adaptic followed by a dry dressing and an Ace wrap.
A. 15110-52, 15002
B. 15100, 11406
C. 15100, 15002
D. 15110, 15002 Correct Answer C. 15100, 15002
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