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CPC Exam Practice Test: Sharpen Your AAPC Coding Skills

Quick, free CPC practice exam with instant scoring and answer feedback.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Mariana RumaldoUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This CPC exam practice test helps you check your coding knowledge and focus your AAPC prep. Work through realistic ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS items with timed questions and instant feedback. For extra review, try our medical coding practice test, explore icd 10 practice questions, or sharpen skills with icd 10 cm practice questions.

Which code set is primarily used to report physician and outpatient procedures and services on the CMS-1500 claim form?
ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-CM
MS-DRG
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
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In ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 (M00-M99) musculoskeletal codes that include laterality, which character position denotes laterality?
Fifth character
First character
Sixth character
Third character
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HCPCS Level II codes primarily describe which of the following?
Physician work RVUs
Supplies, drugs, and certain services not in CPT
Inpatient surgical procedures
Diagnosis codes for outpatient encounters
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In ICD-10-CM, a 7th character extension like A, D, or S is most commonly associated with which chapter of codes?
Diseases of the circulatory system
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
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The CMS-1500 claim form is primarily used by which setting?
Ambulatory surgery center facility billing only
Home health agency cost reports
Hospital inpatient facility billing
Professional services and non-institutional claims
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In ICD-10-CM, which code category is used for encounters for general examinations without complaint or suspected or reported diagnosis?
Z00-Z13
Y90-Y99
R00-R99
A00-B99
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Modifier -25 is appended to an E/M service under which circumstance?
When the postoperative period is extended
When the service is performed bilaterally
When the E/M service is significant and separately identifiable on the same day as a minor procedure
When multiple procedures are performed during one session
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Under 2021+ E/M office visit guidelines, which two elements may be used to select the level of service for 99202-99215?
Patient chief complaint and review of systems
History and physical examination
Face-to-face time only
Medical decision making or total time on the date of the encounter
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The global surgical period for a major surgery typically includes which components?
Only the day of surgery services
Pre-op visit only
Preoperative evaluation day before surgery, the procedure, and 90 days postoperative care
90 days pre-op and the procedure only
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An add-on CPT code is identified in the CPT book by which symbol and rule?
Plus sign; report only with primary code and never with modifier -51
Triangle; report only for new procedures
Circle with slash; report once per day
Lightning bolt; pending FDA approval
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NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure edits are primarily used to prevent which billing issue?
Duplicate claims submission across payers
Unbundling of services that should be reported together
Incorrect patient demographics
Underpayments due to low RVUs
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Modifier -59 is used to indicate what type of circumstance?
Increased procedural services
Distinct procedural service not normally reported together
Staged or related procedure by the same physician during the postoperative period
Decision for surgery
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When coding diabetes with manifestations in ICD-10-CM, how are codes typically sequenced?
Diabetes (E08-E13) first, then the manifestation code(s) if instructed
External cause code first, then diabetes
Z-code first, then manifestation, then diabetes
Manifestation first, diabetes second
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Incident-to billing under Medicare requires which of the following?
An established plan of care initiated by a physician with direct supervision in the office suite
A new patient visit by a non-physician practitioner without physician involvement
Services provided by auxiliary personnel under general supervision only
Hospital outpatient department setting
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In the CPT Surgery section, debridement codes that are based on depth and size require which documentation detail to code accurately?
Wound age in days only
Provider credentials
Depth of tissue removed and total surface area debrided
Anesthesia time only
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For a telehealth E/M visit furnished to a patient at home under Medicare, which place of service (POS) is generally reported to maintain non-facility payment when appropriate?
10 for patient's home in all cases
The POS that would have been reported if the service were furnished in person
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02
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In anesthesia coding, time units are calculated the same way by all payers nationwide.
False
True
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Which documentation element is essential to support a 99285 emergency department visit level?
High complexity medical decision making
At least 60 minutes of time
Comprehensive history and exam only
New patient status
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For respiratory failure as the principal diagnosis in ICD-10-CM with acute exacerbation of COPD, which sequencing is generally correct when the focus is the acute respiratory failure?
Respiratory failure first, then COPD with exacerbation
COPD first, then respiratory failure
External cause code first
Z-code for oxygen dependence first
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In outpatient infusion coding, hierarchical reporting requires selection based on which principle?
Select the initial code based on the primary reason for encounter and highest hierarchy (infusion over push over hydration)
Report the shortest duration first
Always report hydration as initial
Use diagnosis to determine initial service only
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Key CPC Concepts -

    Apply foundational principles of medical coding by reviewing essential ICD-10 and CPT guidelines through our cpc exam free practice test.

  2. Apply Accurate Coding Techniques -

    Demonstrate proficiency in selecting correct procedure and diagnosis codes, enhancing your ability to tackle real-world scenarios and cpc mock test questions.

  3. Analyze Mock Test Performance -

    Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses by interpreting detailed feedback from the certified professional coder practice exam.

  4. Identify Knowledge Gaps -

    Pinpoint specific areas for improvement in coding rules and guidelines to focus your future study sessions effectively.

  5. Improve Speed and Accuracy -

    Practice time-management strategies and accuracy techniques to increase your confidence when taking the cpc certification mock test online.

  6. Prepare Confidently for Exam Day -

    Build test-taking stamina and reduce anxiety by simulating realistic exam conditions with our cpc practice test free resource.

Cheat Sheet

  1. ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions -

    Review the official ICD-10-CM guidelines weekly, especially chapter-specific conventions and 7th-character extensions (e.g., "A" for initial encounter). A handy mnemonic is "USE A-Z" to remember updating, sequencing, and chapter-specific notes. Sources: CMS ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines.

  2. CPT Book Structure & Section Headers -

    Familiarize yourself with the six CPT sections (Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Lab, Medicine) and their subsections. Use the "Find Your Section" trick: scan the tabbers by color and review each section's guidelines first. Source: American Medical Association CPT® Professional Edition.

  3. E/M Coding Elements & Time -

    Master the three key E/M components - history, examination, medical decision making - and know how total time factors into code selection. Remember the acronym "H.E.M." to track History, Exam, and MDM. Source: AAPC's E/M Guidelines.

  4. Modifier Usage & Correct Reporting -

    Practice applying common CPT modifiers (25, 59, 51) to indicate separate services or distinct procedures; e.g., Modifier 25 for a significant, separate E/M service on same day. A quick tip: think "2-5" = "tacky, extra." Source: CMS Modifier Standards.

  5. HCPCS Level II & Documentation -

    Study HCPCS codes for durable medical equipment, supplies, and drugs, paying attention to NDC linking rules. Use flashcards to memorize the A-V code prefixes (A = Transportation, J = Drugs). Source: CMS HCPCS National Level II Code File.

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