May 2023 aapc cpc - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AAPC CPC Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024 Update Q: When the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical note, what is used as a default type? Answer: Type II Q: What type of fracture is considered Traumatic? Answer: Compound fracture Q: Under what circumstances would an external cause code be reported? Answer: Causes of injury, poisoning, and other adverse affects Q: What does the abbreviation CKD stand for? Answer: C...

MAY 2023 AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS & RATIONALE AGRADE When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - answerCoding from the header with out reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? - answerMedicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - answerMedicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? -...

AAPC Official CPC Certification Study Guide Notes 2023|2024 "hold harmless clause" - Answer * found in some non-Medicare health plan contracts * prohibits billing to patient for anything beyond deductibles and co-pays. A compliance plan may offer several benefits, including: - Answer * more accurate payment of claims * fewer billing mistakes * improved documentation and more accurate coding * less chance of violating self-referral and anti-kickback status A healthcare clearing house i...

AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? 11626 11626, 12004-51 11626, 12044-51 ...

AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE RATED A+A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? 11626 11626, 1200...

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 235 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGARDE A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? A...

AAPC CPC FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS |231 REAL QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED 2023/2024 | A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedur...

AAPC CPC FINAL REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE RATED A+ A 46-year-old female had a previous biopsy that indicated positive malignant margins anteriorly on the right side of her neck. A 0.5 cm margin was drawn out and a 15 blade scalpel was used for full excision of an 8 cm lesion. Layered closure was performed after the removal. The specimen was sent for permanent histopathologic examination. What are the CPT® code(s) for this procedure? 11626 11626, 12...

AAPC CPC Exam Prep Compliance and Regulatory Questions and Answers 2023/2024. What document is referenced to when looking for potentialproblem areas identified by the government indicatingscrutiny of the services within the coming year?: A) OIG Compliance Plan Guidance B) OIG Security Summary C) OIG Work Plan D) OIG Investigation Plan Correct Answer: C (Rationale: Twice a year, the OIG releases a Work Plan outlining its priorities for the fiscal year ahead. Within the Work Plan, potential...