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Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Professional Coder Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | AAPC-CPC |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | CPC-P CPMA CPCO CPC-I |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Open-book |
| Exam Price: | $425 (single attempt), $499 (two attempts) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | AAPC CPC Preparation Course |
| Exam Registration: | AAPC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding systems; AAPC membership required to register |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.aapc.com/certifications/cpc |
Medical Tests AAPC-CPC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Coding Guidelines | 7% | |
| Clinical Case Scenarios | 10% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Digestive System) | 6% | |
| Medical Terminology | 4% | |
| ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding | 5% | |
| HCPCS Level II Coding | 3% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Nervous System) | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Medicine | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Evaluation and Management | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Radiology | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Integumentary System) | 6% | |
| Anatomy | 4% | |
| Compliance and Regulatory Guidelines | 3% | |
| CPT Coding - Anesthesia | 4% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Musculoskeletal System) | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Laboratory and Pathology | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Hemic, Lymphatic Systems) | 6% | |
| CPT Coding - Surgery (Urinary, Reproductive, Endocrine Systems) | 6% |
Medical Tests American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder Sample Questions:
Assign the appropriate CPT codes for the following surgical note: A 15-year-old patient is being treated for obstructive sleep apnea and adenoid tissue hypertrophy. After being placed under general anesthesia, a dental mirror is placed in the oropharynx to allow visualization of the nasopharynx. Suction electrocautery is used to remove the adenoid tissue that regrew after the initial adenoidectomy. Attention is then turned to the tonsils. The plane of tissue between the tonsillar capsule and the underlying muscles are cauterized, and the tonsils are removed. Bleeding is controlled by silver nitrate and gauze packing. Procedure is completed without complications, and patient is discharged to recovery.
- A. 42826, 42831-59, 135.2, G47.33
- B. 42821, G47.33, 135.2
- C. 42826, 42836-51, 135.2, G47.33
- D. 42999, 647.33, 135.2
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A patient who is experiencing rectal bleeding has a colonoscopy. Prior to the procedure, the provider administers general anesthesi a. What CPT code(s) should be reported?
- A. 45382
- B. 45378-47
- C. 45378, 0081147
- D. 45382, 00811
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A young man is triaged in the emergency room after sustaining multiple injuries in a car accident. The physician performs the following limited exams with image documentation: an abdominal and retroperitoneal ultrasound, a transthoracic echocardiography, and a chest ultrasound. He indicates in his report that all findings are normal. What charges should the provider submit to the insurance company?
- A. 93308, 76705-59, 76770-59, 76604-59
- B. 93304-26, 76705-26, 76775-26, 76604-26
- C. 93304-TC, 76700-TC, 76770-TC, 76604-TC
- D. 93308-26, 76705-26, 76775-26, 76604-26
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which healthcare professional may NOT report medical nutrition therapy?
- A. Nutritionist
- B. Dietician
- C. Endocrinologist
- D. Registered nurse
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A provider documents that he spent 20 minutes with a patient. Based on this, an E/M can be chosen solely based on time.
- A. True
- B. False
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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