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CIC Certified Inpatient Coder VIP Practice Exam
CIC — The Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential is issued by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders); the real exam consists of 135 multiple-choice questions administered over 5 hours and 40 minutes, is open-book (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and AHA Coding Clinic permitted), and requires a passing score of 70%; it tests ICD-10-CM inpatient diagnosis coding, ICD-10-PCS procedure coding, MS-DRG assignment, reimbursement, POA indicators, and compliance.
54
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 54👑 VIP
A 74-year-old male is admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is also found to have community-acquired pneumonia confirmed by chest X-ray and sputum culture. The attending physician documents both conditions, and the patient is treated for both throughout the stay. According to UHDDS inpatient coding guidelines, which condition should be selected as the principal diagnosis?
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