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AAPC CPC Exam Questions
- Topic 1: Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book/ List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services/ Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
- Topic 2: Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes/ Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services
- Topic 3: Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes/ Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books
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Note: Premium Questions for CPC were last updated On Dec. 19, 2024 (see below)
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MR 007400
Radiology Report
Patient: J. Lowe Date of Service: 06/10/XX
Age: 45
MR#: 4589799
Account #: 3216770
Location: ABC Imaging Center
Study: Mammogram bilateral screening, all views, producing direct digital image
Reason: Screen
Bilateral digital mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD)
No previous mammograms are available for comparison.
Clinical history: The patient has a positive family history (mother and sister) of breast cancer.
Mammogram was read with the assistance of GE iCAD (computerized diagnostic) system.
Findings: No dominant speculated mass or suspicious area of clustered pleomorphic microcalcifications is apparent Skin and nipples are seen to be normal. The axilla are unremarkable.
What CPT coding is reported for this case?
The procedure performed is a bilateral screening mammogram with computer-aided detection (CAD). CPT code 77067 is for bilateral screening mammography with CAD. ICD-10-CM code Z12.31 is for an encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of the breast. Z80.3 is for a family history of malignant neoplasm of the breast. Therefore, the correct coding is 77067, Z12.31, Z80.3. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), ICD-10-CM (current year).
Mr. Roland has difficulty breathing and congestion with a productive cough. The physician takes frontal and lateral view chest X-rays in the office (the equipment is owned by the physician group). The physician reads the X-rays and determines a diagnosis of walking pneumoni
a. The physician's interpretation is placed in the patient's chart.
How does the physician bill for the chest X-ray?
For a physician who owns the equipment and interprets the chest X-rays (both frontal and lateral views), code 71046 is used. This code includes both the technical and professional components, as the equipment is owned by the physician group and the physician also provides the interpretation.
AMA's CPT Professional Edition (current year)
ICD-10-CM (current year)
Dr. Burns sees newborn baby James at the birthing center on the same day after the cesarean delivery. Dr. Burns examined baby James, the maternal and newborn history, ordered appropriate blood test tests and hearing screening. He met with the family at the end of the exam.
How would Dr. Bums report his services?
Dr. Burns is providing initial hospital or birthing center care for the evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. CPT code 99460 is used to report initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant. This includes a comprehensive history, examination, and medical decision-making. The description of the service provided fits this CPT code accurately. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.
A comatose patient is seen in the ER. The patient has a history of depression. Drug testing confirm she overdosed on tricyclic antidepressant drugs doxepin, amoxapine, and clomipramine.
What CPT code is reported?
For a comatose patient who has overdosed on tricyclic antidepressant drugs (doxepin, amoxapine, and clomipramine), the correct CPT code is 80366. This code covers drug testing for tricyclic antidepressants, which includes the specific drugs mentioned in the scenario.
AMA's CPT Professional Edition (current year)
A patient is taken to the radiology department for a radiological cardiac catheterization. An acute MI of the left anterior descending coronary artery is found. The cardiologist performs a suction thrombectomy, followed by atherectomy and a stent to the artery. A CRNA provides MAC for this patient, who is status P5.
What code/modifier combination would you report for the services of the CRNA?
The patient is undergoing a cardiac catheterization with a CRNA providing monitored anesthesia care (MAC). Code 00520 is for anesthesia for heart catheterization procedures. Modifier QX indicates CRNA service with medical direction by a physician, QS indicates MAC, and P5 indicates a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life. Thus, the correct code and modifier combination is 00520-QX-QS-P5. Reference: CPT Professional Edition (current year), AMA.
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