CPC Trivia 2

Question 1

What organization administers the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential?

Accepted Answer

AAPC

Answer

The AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) administers the CPC exam and credential.

Question 2

How many questions are on the CPC certification exam?

Accepted Answer

175

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

CPT

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 5

Answer

ICD-10-CM Chapter 5 (codes F01–F99) covers mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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