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What organization administers the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential?
Answer: AAPC
The AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) administers the CPC exam and credential.
How many questions are on the CPC certification exam?
Answer: 175
The CPC exam consists of 175 multiple-choice questions covering medical coding and compliance.
Which code set is primarily used for outpatient and physician office coding in the CPC exam?
Answer: CPT
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are the primary procedure code set tested on the CPC exam for outpatient/physician services.
What does the 'E' in E/M codes stand for?
Answer: Evaluation
E/M stands for Evaluation and Management, describing services provided when a physician evaluates and manages a patient's condition.
Which ICD-10-CM chapter covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders?
Answer: Chapter 5
ICD-10-CM Chapter 5 (codes F01–F99) covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
What is the maximum allowed number of procedure code modifiers that can be appended to a single CPT code on a claim?
Answer: 4
Up to four modifiers can be appended to a single CPT code on a standard CMS-1500 claim form.
Which section of CPT codes covers Radiology services?
Answer: 70000–79999
CPT codes 70000–79999 are designated for Radiology services including diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.