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CRC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder VIP Practice Exam II

CRC — The CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) credential is issued by AAPC; the actual exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, allows 4 hours, and requires a 70% passing score, covering ICD-10-CM coding, HCC models, RADV audits, and risk adjustment payment methodology.

29
Questions
240m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP

A Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO) is undergoing a Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit. An auditor reviews a chart for a member diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene (HCC 108). The provider documented 'diabetes with poor circulation to the feet' but did not use a specific ICD-10-CM term. The supporting documentation includes a vascular lab report confirming reduced ankle-brachial index. Which of the following best describes how the coder should handle this encounter for risk adjustment purposes?

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