AAPC CPC Practice Exam C
2023
If a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) converts to a non ST elevation
myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to
... [Show More] thrombolytic therapy, how is it reported,
according to ICD-10-CM guidelines?
A. As unspecified AMI
B. As a subendocardial AMI
C. As STEMI
D. As a NSTEMI - ANS-C. As STEMI
ICD-10-CM guidelines (Section I.C.9.e.1) indicate: If STEMI converts to NSTEMI due to
thrombolytic therapy, it is still coded as STEMI.
Which place of service code is reported on the physician's claim for a surgical
procedure performed in an ASC?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 24
D. 11 - ANS-C. 24
Place of service codes are two digit numerical codes that define the location where
services are performed and reported on the CMS-1500 form. A complete chart of PlaceOf-Service codes is found on the first page in CPT® codebook. A service provided in an
ASC is reported with POS code 24.
Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are published to give providers information on
which of the following?
A. Information on modifier use with procedure codes
B. CPT® codes that are bundled
C. Fee schedule information listed by CPT® code
D. Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service - ANS-D.
Reasonable and necessary conditions of coverage for an item or service
Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) are Medicare Administrative Contractor rules
indicating whether or not a particular item or service is covered. Most LCDs also provide
a list of diagnosis codes for which a procedure may be covered; however, because
other issues factor into payment, coverage is not guaranteed. Modifier guidelines and
fee schedule information is included in the annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is used to know what CPT® codes are
bundled.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/DeterminationProcess/LCDs.html
When a person has labyrinthitis what has the inflammation?
A. Inner ear
B. Brain
C. Conjunctiva
D. Spine - ANS-A. Inner ear
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear which can cause vertigo and vomiting. In
the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, look for Labyrinthitis and you will see next to the term
inner ear in parenthesis.
An angiogram is a study to look inside:
A. Female Reproductive System
B. Urinary System
C. Blood Vessels
D. Breasts - ANS-C. Blood Vessels... [Show Less]