CPC Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What organization administers the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential?
- AHIMA
- AAPC (Correct answer)
- CMS
- AMA
Correct answer: AAPC
The AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) administers the CPC exam and credential.
Question 2: How many questions are on the CPC certification exam?
- 100
- 150
- 175 (Correct answer)
- 200
Correct answer: 175
The CPC exam consists of 175 multiple-choice questions covering medical coding and compliance.
Question 3: Which code set is primarily used for outpatient and physician office coding in the CPC exam?
- ICD-10-PCS
- CPT (Correct answer)
- HCPCS Level III
- DRG codes
Correct answer: CPT
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are the primary procedure code set tested on the CPC exam for outpatient/physician services.
Question 4: What does the 'E' in E/M codes stand for?
- Emergency
- Evaluation (Correct answer)
- Encounter
- External
Correct answer: Evaluation
E/M stands for Evaluation and Management, describing services provided when a physician evaluates and manages a patient's condition.
Question 5: Which ICD-10-CM chapter covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders?
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5 (Correct answer)
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
Correct answer: Chapter 5
ICD-10-CM Chapter 5 (codes F01–F99) covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Question 6: What is the maximum allowed number of procedure code modifiers that can be appended to a single CPT code on a claim?
- 2
- 3
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 5
Correct answer: 4
Up to four modifiers can be appended to a single CPT code on a standard CMS-1500 claim form.
Question 7: Which section of CPT codes covers Radiology services?
- 10000–19999
- 70000–79999 (Correct answer)
- 80000–89999
- 90000–99999
Correct answer: 70000–79999
CPT codes 70000–79999 are designated for Radiology services including diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.
CPC Trivia 2
What organization administers the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential?