Question 1

Certified coders, on average, earn _____ percent more than noncertified coders.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   10
C)   20
D)   15

Question 2

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   General coding guidelines, Maternity and Delivery, and risk adjustment
B)   Risk adjustment, Pathology, and Maternity and Delivery
C)   Maternity and Delivery, Pathology, and general coding guidelines
D)   Pathology, general coding guidelines, and risk adjustment

Question 3

One of the more common reasons for a coder performing poorly on the exam when he/she knows the material well is:

Accepted Answer

A)   The coder studied for weeks leading up to the exam date
B)   The coder ran out of time to take the exam
C)   The coder got lost on the way to the test site
D)   The coder forgot to bring food to the test site

Question 4

The most effective way to increase revenue at a physician practice is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase patient workload
B)   Hire more physicians
C)   Remain aware of billing and coding guidelines
D)   Hire more office staff

Question 5

Coding guidelines and regulations can change:

Accepted Answer

A)   Monthly
B)   Weekly
C)   Annually
D)   Quarterly

Question 6

A complete and current list of non-approved manuals for use during certification testing can be found at:

Accepted Answer

A)   www.cpc.com
B)   www.ahima.org
C)   www.cms.gov
D)   www.aapc.com

Question 7

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Risk adjustment, Pathology, and Maternity and Delivery
B)   Maternity and Delivery, Pathology, and general coding guidelines
C)   General coding guidelines, Maternity and Delivery, and risk adjustment
D)   Pathology, general coding guidelines, and risk adjustment

Question 8

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   DRGs, HCPCS Level II, and Anesthesia
B)   Radiology, Anesthesia, and HCPCS Level II
C)   Radiology, DRGs, Advanced Beneficiary Notices, and Anesthesia
D)   HCPCS Level II, Radiology, and DRGs

Question 9

A complete and current list of non-approved manuals for use during certification testing can be found at:

Accepted Answer

A)   www.cpc.com
B)   www.aapc.com
C)   www.ahima.org
D)   www.cms.gov

Question 10

Medical practices contract with multiple insurance payers for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)   To ensure the uninsured receive services
B)   Facilitate payment for patients covered by diverse insurance plans
C)   To maintain the number of patients they serve
D)   To increase the number of patients they serve

Question 11

The CPC exam is an "open code-book" exam. All of the following are approved coding manuals for use during the exam except:

Accepted Answer

A)   DSM-5
B)   HCPCS
C)   ICD
D)   CPT

Question 12

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   ICD-10-PCS
B)   Evaluation and management
C)   Medical terminology
D)   Practice management

Question 13

Errors in the medical records may be corrected by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Creating an addendum to the record that is dated and legibly signed
B)   Drawing a strike-through line through the error, writing the correction beside it, and initialing or creating an addendum to the record that is dated and legibly signed
C)   Drawing a strike-through line through the error, writing the correction beside it, and initialing
D)   Erasing the error, writing the correction in its place, and initialing

Question 14

When taking the CPC exam, it is best to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Follow all instructions the proctor gives
B)   Make your best attempt to answer a question then move on
C)   Leave questions you are unsure of blank
D)   Complete questions about which you are more confident first

Question 15

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of all of the following body systems except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Digestive
B)   Psychology
C)   Musculoskeletal
D)   Respiratory

Question 16

A CMS 1500 claim that is complete and accurate from the demographic portion to the diagnosis and procedure is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   modifier
B)   false claim
C)   clean claim
D)   advanced beneficiary notice

Question 17

A CMS 1500 claim that is complete and accurate from the demographic portion to the diagnosis and procedure is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   false claim
B)   clean claim
C)   modifier
D)   advanced beneficiary notice

Question 18

Any diagnosis, condition, procedure, or service that is documented in the patient record as having been treated or medically managed demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)   medical necessity
B)   medical documentation
C)   medical management
D)   medical support

Question 19

The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiology, DRGs, Advanced Beneficiary Notices, and Anesthesia
B)   HCPCS Level II, Radiology, and DRGs
C)   Radiology, Anesthesia, and HCPCS Level II
D)   DRGs, HCPCS Level II, and Anesthesia

Question 20

The _____ exam is a 150-question exam that thoroughly tests the coder's ability within a medical coding subset.

Accepted Answer

A)   National Billing and Insurance Specialist
B)   Certified Coding Specialist
C)   Certified Coding Associate
D)   Certified Professional Coder

Exam 1: The Certified Professional Coder

A CMS 1500 claim that is complete and accurate from the demographic portion to the diagnosis and procedure is a:

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of all of the following except:

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The CPC exam is an "open code-book" exam. All of the following are approved coding manuals for use during the exam except:

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

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When taking the CPC exam, it is best to do all of the following except:

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Coding guidelines and regulations can change:

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The _____ exam is a 150-question exam that thoroughly tests the coder's ability within a medical coding subset.

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

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A CMS 1500 claim that is complete and accurate from the demographic portion to the diagnosis and procedure is a:

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A complete and current list of non-approved manuals for use during certification testing can be found at:

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Certified coders, on average, earn _____ percent more than noncertified coders.

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The most effective way to increase revenue at a physician practice is to:

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A complete and current list of non-approved manuals for use during certification testing can be found at:

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Any diagnosis, condition, procedure, or service that is documented in the patient record as having been treated or medically managed demonstrates:

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

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Errors in the medical records may be corrected by doing which of the following?

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of which content areas?

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The CPC exam tests the coder's ability and understanding of all of the following body systems except:

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One of the more common reasons for a coder performing poorly on the exam when he/she knows the material well is:

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Medical practices contract with multiple insurance payers for all of the following reasons except:

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