AAPC Medical Terminology & Coding Guidelines

Question 1

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Excessive or above normal

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Below normal

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Normal

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Slow

Question 2

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Disease

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Condition

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Surgical removal

Question 3

Which abbreviation stands for 'as needed' in medical instructions?

Accepted Answer

PRN

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BID

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TID

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QID

Question 4

What does 'ICD-10-CM' stand for?

Accepted Answer

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification

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International Code of Disease

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Internal Care Documentation

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Independent Clinical Diagnosis

Question 5

What is the purpose of CPT codes?

Accepted Answer

To describe healthcare services provided

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To record insurance premiums

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To explain patient complaints

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To monitor patient satisfaction

Question 6

What does the term 'comorbidity' mean?

Accepted Answer

A co-existing condition alongside a primary diagnosis

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A new condition unrelated to the primary one

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An existing separate disorder

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A condition caused by surgery

Question 7

Which coding system is primarily used for outpatient procedures?

Accepted Answer

CPT

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ICD-10-PCS

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HCPCS Level II

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SNOMED CT

Question 8

In medical coding, what does 'upcoding' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using a higher-paying code fraudulently

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Choosing a lower-paying code

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Reporting an unrelated diagnosis

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Billing only for supplies

Question 9

Which guideline emphasizes coding only the conditions that affect patient care?

Accepted Answer

Only conditions treated or addressed during the encounter are coded

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All documented conditions must be coded

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Secondary conditions are prioritized

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All historical conditions must be coded